Commit to a New Year of Healthy Mondays

After the holiday festivities have come to an end—the cake washed out of the carpet, the leftovers finished, the unwanted sweater returned—many of us will reflect on the past year and consider how we can make the next one even better. And for most people, that means self-improvement and a renewed dedication to healthy behaviors.

While New Year’s resolutions are common, data shows they can be hard to maintain. A nationally representative survey conducted by The Monday Campaigns with DDG (Data Decisions Group) found that just over 35% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Of those, 20% fall off track by January, and by July, 43% have given up on at least one of their top goals. The most common reasons include difficulty staying consistent, lack of support, and not seeing results quickly enough.

But don’t get discouraged! You can improve your chances of reaching long-term wellness goals by using a proven concept that we call the Healthy Monday Refresh.

What is the Healthy Monday Refresh?

The Healthy Monday Refresh is all about setting intentions at the beginning of the week and recommitting to them every Monday. Think of Monday as a mini-New Year: by breaking down long-term goals into smaller steps at the start of each week, you increase the likelihood of forming lasting healthy habits.

Our research shows that people view Monday as a fresh start. It’s the day they’re more likely to start new healthy activities like diets, exercise, and stress management practices. That insight is at the heart of Healthy Monday and guides how we help people refresh their habits each week.

Commit to a New Year of Healthy Mondays

Here’s our challenge to you: instead of coming up with an ambitious resolution this January, commit to a new year of Healthy Mondays! We’ll take it one week at a time, together.

For example, let’s say you want to eat healthier this year. Instead of planning out a whole month of meals, focus on one week. Try adding more fruits and vegetables to your plate this Monday. When next Monday comes around, you recommit—no pressure, just a fresh start every week.

Healthy habits stick more easily with support, so consider inviting family or friends to join you. You can keep each other motivated, and we’ll be here with guidance every Monday.

Start with the New Year’s Refresh

If you’re looking to set achievable wellness goals this year, start fresh with our New Year’s Refresh program. This six-week series helps you build momentum as you begin your year of Healthy Mondays. Each week you’ll receive three brief articles and workbook practices that support movement, stress relief, and nutritious eating. Use these tools to build healthy habits one Monday at a time.

Healthy Monday Check-up Tool

Another way to stay committed to your New Year’s resolution is to use our Healthy Monday Check-Up tool. Simply check the boxes that indicate how you’re feeling and click “Refresh” to find practices that keep you focused on your health goals.

And remember, if you ever find yourself off track, don’t sweat it, there’s always another Monday right around the corner. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest wellness tips, and come back to the Check-Up tool whenever you need a boost.