2022 New Year’s Resolutions by the Numbers

Percent of Americans who usually make New Year's Resolutions, 45%
Percent of Americans who infrequently make New Year's Resolutions, 17%
Percent of Americans who absolutely never make New Year's Resolutions, 38%
Percent of people who are successful in achieving their resolution, 8%
Percent who have infrequent success, 49%
Percent who never succeed and fail on their resolution each year, 24%
People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't explicitly make resolutions

(Percentage above 100% because of multiple resolutions)

New Year's resolutions are easier to make than to keep -- but you can increase your chances of success by following these tips from experts.

Choose an obtainable goal. Resolving to look like a fashion model isn't realistic for most people, but a goal of exercising daily is quite possible to achieve, said fitness expert Lynn Bode.
Don't choose a resolution that you've been unsuccessful at year after year. You're likely to fail.
Ask friends and family members to help you with your resolution so you have someone to be accountable for.
Be specific. "Vague goals are impossible to achieve," said Stephen Willis, a specialist in stress management.
Limit the number of resolutions. One is best. Never choose more than three.
If you fail to keep your resolution, dust yourself off and start all over again.