Making New Year's resolutions? Know 6 reasons why you don't stick to them

According to research, only about 16 percent of people are able to follow their New Year's resolutions.

New Delhi: As we approach the end of the year, we may feel more aware or confused, more focused or distracted, more poised or ruffled, more driven or more settled, more ambitious or content - all of this is fine. Whatever our mood, we are preoccupied with working out a list of new year resolutions and how to keep them this time.

So, despite our best intentions, why is it so difficult to stick to resolutions? It doesn't matter if the resolution is to start a new habit or to give up an addiction; it all comes down to consistency and dedication.

Most people blame their failure to fulfill resolutions on a lack of time, resources, or motivation, or a loss of zeal after starting. Only about 16 percent of people are able to follow their resolutions, according to research. The majority give up within one to six weeks of starting, and many of these resolutions are repeated year after year.