SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Making a New Year’s resolution is easy — sticking to it? Not so much.
The transition to the new year is often viewed as an opportunity for self-reflection and positive change, but are we following through?
Studies show that more than 90 percent of the people who make New Year's resolutions drop them altogether by the end of the year.
Even with that low statistic, it doesn't deter some from forging ahead with self-made vows.
On the north shore, early bird customers at Salem's Coffee Time Bake Shop talked about their New Year's resolutions including being healthier. "Quitting cigarettes," said one customer, later admitting his resolution is a difficult one to kick. "It is, but I'm determined," he said.
At the Salem MBTA rail station, one man had a goal to be healthier and less distracted. "Well, I plan on sleeping better," he said. "No phones in the morning before I shower."
Back at the coffee shop, another customer reflected on how he treats others. "Just to be a better husband and father," he said.
While another said she just wanted "to be happy."
Meanwhile, there's people who don't believe in making any New Year's resolutions. "I don't know, I guess I'm just too old," said one.
When pressed if there was anything in his life that he wanted to change — he doubled down. "Nope, nope, nope, not all," he said emphatically.
WBZ NewsRadio's Kendall Buhl (@WBZKendall) reports.