The tradition of celebrating a new year by resolving to make changes in one's life dates back to ancient Rome. Nearly half of the adults in the United States will make one or more resolutions this year, the most common being to quit a bad habit or adopt a good one. While it's no secret that, come February, many resolutions are abandoned, studies have shown that people who participate in the ritual are more successful at achieving lasting change than people who don't. So whether you want to slim down or straighten up, be a role model for your kids, an agent of change in your community or simply a happier human being, Stanford's got your back.
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