ORLANDO, Fla. — Resolutions made aren’t always resolutions kept. It’s two weeks into 2025, and if your New Year’s resolution has already gone awry, you’re in good company.
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Research shows that most Americans abandon resolutions by the second Friday in January.
The quitting phenomenon is so common that it’s nationally recognized as “Quitter’s Day.”
According to Baylor College of Medicine, 88 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail before the end of January. Among the most common failed resolutions is an attempt at “Dry January,” during which people refrain from alcohol intake.
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Christina Dudley, a Certified Physician Assistant with Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, said completing a “Dry January” can seriously boost health benefits.
“Damp and Dry January do improve your heart health overall,” said Dudley, “You’re reducing your risk of heart disease. You’re reducing your risk of stroke, reducing your risk of high blood pressure, and overall maintaining a healthy heart as well.”
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Even if you’ve had a cheat day or two, you don’t need to quit on Quitter’s Day.
Dudley said the “quitting holiday” could be an opportunity for a more realistic reset. For example, even a “Damp January” where alcohol is reduced could yield health benefits.
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“Just always remember, you can reset your goals. You don’t have to quit on Quitter’s Day. Dudley said you can reset your goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle for the year,” said Dudley.
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