Not making any resolutions for the fear of ghosting them? Experts explain why we abandon them and how to commit

‘New year, new me’ is a popular aspiration as 2025 knocks on our doors. Dr Rajiv Mehta, Vice-Chairperson of Psychiatry at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, revealed, “'Old habits die hard' and that exactly applies to most of the New Year resolutions. Apart from multiple and unrealistic goals the other reasons for failures are not having a clear road map, inability to track the progress and lack of support system.” There's such a tunnel vision set on the resolution that any slip-up often leads to complete abandonment of the resolution altogether. Moreover, monitoring your progress regularly allows you to adjust your goals as needed, keeping them realistic and achievable.” Make resolutions tangible Resolutions can't be 3 AM contemplations, rising from the disembodied voices in your mind. They need to be tangible to work properly as Dr. Rajiv Mehta said, “Remember the resolutions should not be noted only mentally or verbally rather the goals should be entered properly either in gadgets or on a paper where you can see them regularly.” Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.