No obligation is more important than the one we set for ourselves. No, you have not just opened the new fashionable personal development book, but an article on good resolutions.
Every year, we set them (or not), we keep them (or not). And during the first days of the following year, we decide to set other objectives or to continue to accomplish those that have not been fulfilled.
“Be careful what I eat and exercise”
As you can see, everyone has their own method for setting their own resolutions and staying on course. Among our readers’ resolutions, sport and fitness feature prominently.
“My resolutions for 2025 are to pay attention to what I eat and do sports to feel good in my body and my mind,” says Alphonsine, a reader of 20 Minutes. With the pressure of work, it is better to have an activity so that we can relieve tension.”
Like Alphonsine, Théo has set the resolution to get back into physical shape. A desire that he had identified and started last year. “I gave myself a fitness goal which I already started at the start of 2024 and which I am gradually achieving quite well. That means eating well and exercising. I intend to continue like this for the year 2025,” says our reader.
“This is the first time I haven’t defined anything”
Like our two readers, 34% of French people surveyed placed the practice of regular sporting physical activity as their first resolution, according to an Ipsos survey and the French Federation of Physical Education and Voluntary Gymnastics (FFPGV). ) from last year.
Other readers have opted to let go this year. “This is the first time that I have not defined anything,” comments one of them, while another indicates that he is not taking “above all any resolutions,” in order to take advantage of the “surprises” that the project will offer him. year to come.
Chloé’s resolution is contained in three little words. “Listen to my desires,” proclaims our reader. Spending more time with friends and taking more time to relax were among the major resolutions in this barometer last year, behind practicing sports.
Let our readers rest assured… And don’t put too much pressure on themselves. Last year, according to this survey, three out of five people questioned said they respected the implementation of their good resolutions. “More people under 35 and people practicing a sporting activity have kept their resolutions,” the study said.
To have a better chance of respecting your contract, the wording of resolutions is essential, according to Swedish researchers, authors of a study on good resolutions in 2017, interviewed by France Info. By defining a positive action, rather than a ban, it is easier to keep your resolution.
All that remains is for us to wish you a happy new year 2025, and lots of courage to stick to your resolutions. No pressure, promise.