Michigan’s Most Popular New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s Eve is upon us, and you’re running out of time to make your New Year’s resolution. I actually rarely make a New Year’s resolution, but maybe this year will be different.
The crew at Zippa.com has put together a new story featuring the most popular New Year’s resolution in each state. The most popular result ion in the entire country is not what you would think. It’s not getting fit or eating better. The most popular New Year’s resolution is seeking therapy, which is the top choice in 12 states. Next down the line was wanting to lose weight, which is the most popular choice in 8 states. Next, 23% of Americans said they wanted to start living healthier. Not to be the messenger of bad news, but according to the study, 41% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and only 9% are successful.
So, what’s No. 1 in Michigan? Dating. According to the study, dating was the No. 1 most desired New Year’s resolution in the Mitten. Dating was the No. 1 choice in nine states, so Michigan is fairly unique this way. Other popular New Year’s resolutions were weight training, saving money, taking a vacation, getting better sleep, getting a new job and reading more.
Find the full list of each state’s most popular New Year’s resolution here.