Exercising more, losing weight, and saving more money – or spending less – are among the top goals Brits have set themselves for this year.
Two-thirds of adults (67%) have vowed to make some kind of change in their lives in the coming months – from looking after their health and wellbeing, to simply living life to the fullest.
And nearly half (46%) are optimistic that they will achieve their aims during 2023.
The poll of 2,000 adults also found that two-thirds (64%) feel there should be more emphasis on having fun, rather than a pressure to set overly serious goals.
And making more time for hobbies such as reading, cooking, and travelling also appeared on the list.
The OnePoll research was commissioned by 888 Online Casino, which has also revealed its randomised fun generator – which will assign you a completely bananas goal for 2023.
The study also found most adults (59%) have set themselves a goal of some sort in the past.
And 33% of those who have done so tend to write a list of things they want to improve about themselves, and then pick one.
Success, however, seems to be relatively low – as just three out of 10 goals set are achieved.
But if you have hopes of doing something special this year, don’t let this revelation put you off – as 28% say they have set themselves a goal that has led to permanent positive changes in their lives.
TOP 20 CURRENT GOALS AMONG UK ADULTS:
- Exercise more
- Lose weight
- Save more money/spend less money
- Drink more water
- Look after your wellness and wellbeing
- Try to be less stressed
- Travel more
- Keep a less cluttered home
- Spend more time with family and friends
- Be less wasteful
- Read more (e.g. books, articles, etc.)
- Stay on top of health issues
- Live life to the fullest
- Get more rest/go to bed at a reasonable hour
- Drink less alcohol
- Stay in better touch with family and friends
- Cook more
- Stay on top of life admin
- Be more environmentally friendly
- Spend less time on social media
