YOUR GOALS: Hack Your New Year's Resolutions

According to the article, what percentage of people quit their New Year's resolutions by February each year?

• 50%
• 70%
• 80%
• 99%

According to the article, why is the goal "I want to be healthier" designed to fail?

• It's not achievable.
• It's unrealistic.
• It's too difficult.
• It's not specific enough.

What is one way to make a goal more measurable, according to the article?

• Ask your parents to keep track of it for you.
• Make yourself hot chocolate.
• Set up a tracking system, such as a rewards chart.
• Post about it on social media to let people know you are having success with your goals.

What is the most popular New Year's resolution, according to the article?

• "Stop biting my fingernails"
• "Spend more time with family"
• "Save money"
• "Improve health/fitness"

How many teens believe that making resolutions is important?

• 2/10
• 7/10
• 9/10
• 10/10

According to the article, how many times do you need to repeat a behavior before it becomes a habit?

• 3
• 54
• 66
• 74

Which of the below facts from the article supports the idea that humans have been making resolutions for a long time?

• The average American keeps their resolutions for about three weeks.
• The month of January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings.
• 74% of Americans plan to make a resolution this New Year's.
• 50% of people quit going to the gym six months after opening a membership.