Top New Year’s resolution among Gen Z shows cultural shift away from physical fitness goals

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Unlike years past, which have seen New Year’s resolutions largely centred around physical health, the younger generations appear to be focused more on improved mental health in the coming year. According to the poll, 49 per cent of respondents between the ages of 26 and 41 cited mental health as a top resolution in the coming year. As for how respondents plan to priortise their mental health in 2023, the poll found 10 per cent plan to use online therapy providers, while 17 per cent said they plan to rely on meditation apps to help them achieve their New Year’s resolutions. As for the most popular resolution that doesn’t pertain to mental or physical health, the poll found that individuals from all age groups plan to improve their finances -- a top goal among 34 per cent of millennial respondents.