“New year, new me,” you’ve probably seen it a thousand times on January 1st over social media, but why has this phrase become so cliche?

The truth is, about 80 percent of people fail to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. By the end of 2016, many are even asking themselves, why bother making a list?

I recently joined a gym and part of the membership included a health assessment. I met with a coach from the gym and as I sat in his office he asked, “what are your goals?” “Just to be fit,” I answered.