Evidence from motivation science on health-related goal pursuit and disengagement in New Year’s resolutions
As 2026 begins, DRIVEN co-directors bring motivation science to the public debate on New Year’s resolutions. Professors Thøgersen-Ntoumani and Ntoumanis share evidence-based insights on sustaining healthy habits and letting go of unattainable goals in leading Danish and US media outlets.
At the beginning of 2026, as with the beginning of every new year, the media are keen to talk to researchers about New Year’s resolutions.
DRIVEN co-directors have recently shared their knowledge and tips for goal striving with a Danish newspaper and a US magazine.
Specifically, Prof. Thøgersen-Ntoumani spoke to Berlingske Tidende about how to keep your New Year’s resolutions for health. Read article (in Danish)
Prof. Ntoumanis spoke to Science News, published by the Society of Science, regarding how to give up unattainable goal. Read article.