Why New Year’s resolutions fail… and how to make them stick

Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but research suggests only a fraction actually keep them.Things like weight loss and getting more exercise are typically among the most popular resolutions, but this year a new Marist poll found that “being a better person” tops the list.“For many people, this is generally a time of year when there is reflection about how their year has gone, and what they’re looking forward to in the coming year,”