Everybody knows the ‘new year, new me’ routine - joining the gym, eating healthy, saving money, or making a list of new goals to kick out bad habits.
But, with 85 per cent of Brits actually breaking their resolutions before January even ends, are they just setting themselves up for failure?
The practice of making new year's resolutions actually began about 4,000 years ago, so it’s clear that this long standing tradition might need a refresh.
Robbie Bryant, a personal development expert from Open Study College, has looked into why January 1 is in fact a terrible time to start a new life change and how you can achieve your goals before the year ends.
He said: "People set a new year’s resolution, in the hope that after just a few months their whole lifestyle will have changed and they can enjoy the remainder of the year with new, often healthier, habits.
"But in reality, you shouldn't put off making better choices and building healthier habits until new year.
"The best time to make a change is the moment you start to think about it, that’s when you’ll be at your most productive and enthusiastic.
"Waiting around for a new day just prolongs things and often we lose the motivation too.”
So with January 1 being a non-starter, when should Brits start working on their resolutions?
Robbie continued: “When it comes to popular resolutions, such as eating healthier, the best way to change a bad habit is to switch up your routine and do something out of the ordinary.
"So, while many people promise themselves they’ll start on Monday, they often let Monday come and go without significant change or a lack of motivation.
"If you’re looking to eat better, start on a Friday, challenge yourself over a busy weekend and practise healthier eating.
"If you can beat the weekend cravings, midweek will feel like a breeze, and definitely don’t put it off till January.
"You’ll be able to hit the ground running in the new year.
“Career-focused goals are always a popular choice for new year’s resolutions.
"January can be a panic time for a lot of businesses following the Christmas wind down.
"Projects are kick-started, targets are set, reviews are completed, the list goes on.
"January is more likely to be a time where businesses decide whether they need new candidates or not, rather than looking to hire.
"If you’re looking for a career change in 2025, I’d recommend brushing up your CV over the next few months.
"Look for any skill gaps and enrol on an online course to make sure you’re a prime candidate."
And Robbie says one of the best ways to focus your mind on change is learning a new language.
He said: “There’s no better way to study than to immerse yourself in a language.
"Even subconsciously listening to the accents and inflections will make you a better learner.
"With this in mind, I would recommend starting your language resolution a couple of months before a holiday, giving you time to learn a few core words and phrases before putting them into practice.”
Last but not least, we could all use a little extra cash during this cost of living crisis.
Robbie said: "Saving money is always high on the agenda, especially after such a busy Christmas period, but it's not entirely productive.
"Separate your money on pay day and put away a small amount each month.
"Calculate presents, events and miscellaneous expenses.
"This way, Christmas won’t feel too stressful and you don’t have to stay in and save every single penny in January to make up for it.
"Also, consider saving money in little ways, like batch cooking or driving less, are very small ways that can really save up some serious pennies.”