Scientists have named the fateful date for the willpower of the person
In the New year, people sum up and make plans for the future, including with respect to health.
Someone decides to quit Smoking, some to join the gym or go on a healthy diet. But often most of these intentions could not be applied. The determination of the people melt before the expiration of the Jan.
These findings unveiled a social network for athletes, Strava on the results of special studies. The company analyzed more than 31.5 million the online activities of users around the world in January last year.
The critical date for most people was January 12. By this time, many users have abandoned their noble, but spontaneous commitments made under the spur of the moment. The company was reminded that the key to successful goal achievement is motivation.
According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, only 8 percent of people achieve their new year goals, while nearly 80 percent do not fulfill their new year’s resolutions, says the American clinical psychologist Joseph Luciani.
According to The scientific journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, about 55 percent of new year’s commitments related to health.
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