Most Australians give up on their resolutions for a healthier and wealthier new year at the first turn, but experts say by breaking down our goals, we are more likely to achieve success.
Health and financial goals make up the bulk of resolutions, with exercising and healthy eating the most common, according to research by the fitness app, MyFitnessPal.
Dietician Susie Burrell says unrealistic new year’s resolutions can actually be more harmful than helpful, and breaking the challenge down into bite-size pieces is one way to improve success.
“Instead of focusing on some distant goal to feel happy, building habits bit by bit gives you frequent little wins to keep you motivated,” Ms Burrell said….