We haven’t even unwrapped the presents under the tree yet, but some people are already planning their New Year’s resolutions. A new survey of 2,000 Americans finds that people are setting an average of six goals for the new year. Only 10% of respondents say 2025 was a "great" year, while 39% say it was “just okay,” 19% say it was “bad,” and 10% say it’s been an “awful” year. The most popular goals for the new year aren’t surprising, with saving money and getting healthier being the top goals. Here are the findings from the survey of American’s top resolutions.
- 38% are setting personal goals or resolutions.
- Millennials are most likely to set New Year’s intentions (57%), while baby boomers are least likely (23%).
- The most popular New Year’s resolution for 2025 is putting more money into savings (45%), getting more exercise (45%), and improving overall physical health (41%).
- People also want to eat healthier (40%), improve their “holistic financial wellness (34%), spend more time outdoors (29%), and boost their mental health (29%).
- Gen Z (45%), millennials (49%), and Gen X (45%) say their biggest barrier is not having enough money. Baby Boomers (37%) say their biggest barrier is lack of willpower.
- Mental health challenges (28%) and a lack of time (22%) also hold people back from achieving their resolutions. Overall, Americans rate their mental health a seven out of 10, with many hoping to boost that number in 2026.
- Half (49%) of respondents believe 2026 will be their year.
Source: Talker