Are you optimistic about the year ahead? A new YouGov poll found that people who made a New Year’s Resolution were more optimistic about 2022 than those who didn’t. Young adults – those under the age of 30 – were the most likely to make resolutions (40% compared to 25% overall) and were the most positive about the year ahead.
The survey found people were more optimistic about 2022, with 38% saying they expect their life to be better in 2022 than it was in 2021 and just 14% expecting it to be worse.
What were the top resolutions?
1.Living healthier – 23%
2.Personal improvement/happiness – 21%
3.Losing weight – 20%
4.Career or job goals – 16%
5.Financial goals – 13%
6.Improving relationships – 11%