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Ready to kick off the new year with a bang? Join us for New Year's Resolutions Week and start making positive changes in your life!
It's the start of a brand new year and that means it's time to make those New Year's resolutions! But did you know that we have an entire week dedicated to these goals? That's right, New Year's Resolutions Week kicks off on January 1st every year. This tradition dates back to ancient Babylon, where people would make promises to their gods at the start of each year. Today, it's a popular practice for individuals to set personal goals and strive for self-improvement. So let's get ready to start fresh and make this year the best one yet!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Babylonian Beginning</div><div class='timeline-text'>New Year's resolutions have ancient roots, dating back to the Babylonians who made promises to their gods at the start of each year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>46 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Roman New Year Resolutions</div><div class='timeline-text'>Roman Emperor Julius Caesar established January 1 as the New Year, in honor of Janus, the god of beginnings. Many Romans began the habit of making resolutions for personal improvement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Medieval Era</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Knights’ Annual Vow</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Middle Ages, knights would take the "peacock vow" at the end of the year as a resolution to maintain their chivalry in the coming year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1863</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First American Resolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded usage of the term "New Year’s resolution" in a Boston newspaper was in 1863 when resolutions were set in the context of the Civil War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>20th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern New Year Resolutions</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 20th century, the practice of making New Year's resolutions becomes more about personal improvement rather than societal or religious promises.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s-Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Resolution Week Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>In recent decades, the entire first week of January has been recognized as New Year’s Resolutions Week, encouraging people to make and strive for their annual goals.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a vision board</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and create vision boards together to help each other stay motivated and focused on their New Year’s resolutions. This is a fun and creative way to start the week off right!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a fitness challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your friends or coworkers involved in a fitness challenge for the week. Set goals and track progress together, and celebrate your accomplishments at the end of the week!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a themed potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a themed potluck based on healthy eating or trying new foods. This is a great way to stick to your resolutions while also having fun with friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join a support group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local support group or join an online community to help you stay accountable and motivated throughout the week and beyond.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Set mini goals and celebrate reaching them</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Break down your resolutions into smaller, achievable goals and celebrate each time you reach one. This will help keep you motivated and on track throughout the week and beyond.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fresh start</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>New Year's Resolutions week marks the start of a brand new year, giving us the opportunity to leave behind any negativity or failures from the previous year and focus on improving ourselves moving forward. It's a chance for a clean slate and a fresh start!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages self-improvement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>New Year's resolutions often involve setting goals and making positive changes in our lives. This can include anything from eating healthier, exercising more, or learning a new skill. New Year's Resolutions Week encourages us to take steps towards becoming the best version of ourselves.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It creates a sense of community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many people make similar resolutions at the start of a new year, creating a feeling of unity and support as we work towards our common goals. New Year's Resolutions Week allows us to share our progress and encourage each other towards success.</p></div></div>
New Year's Resolutions Week is celebrated on January 1 every year. In 2024, it falls on a Monday.
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