“Aim for progress, not perfection, in New Year’s Resolutions!”

More than one in three people set themselves goals in the new year

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Have you got your list of goals set out for the new year - or do you just wing it?

Well, it turns out more than one in three people set themselves goals for 2023 (according to a U.S. study).

But a mental health charity is urging us to not set ourselves up for disappointment.

Charity Turn2Me reminds us to “aim for progress, not perfection, in New Year’s Resolutions!”

This message comes as many will be stressing over dieting and exercising regimes at the start of the year.

Improving physical health, exercising more and eating healthier are the most popular ambitions for people in the new year.

Turn2Me CEO Fiona O'Malley says setting goals for 2023 should start small, and more importantly be realistic:

"A lot of them [resolutions] can include losing an extreme amount of weight, restricting your diet, not watching tv in the evenings or exercising every single day. 

"So, instead of setting lots of unrealistic New Years' Resolutions which often lead to disappointment if they cant be maintained or achieved. 

"Setting a smaller number of realistic goals can be more achievable."

Fiona also says resolutions can also be about taking up a hobby:

"It may also be a good idea starting something new instead of giving something up at New Years.

"So, you could start a new part-time course, sign up for walking or hiking group, join a book club or drama society."