The tradition of New Year’s resolutions is rooted in an ancient religious festival. Iryna Veklich/Moment RF/Getty Images Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions is rooted in an ancient religious festival. Iryna Veklich/Moment RF/Getty Images Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

When it comes to ancient forms of New Year’s resolutions, “the logic here is very much along the principle of ‘start as you mean to go on,’” Moss said.

(CNN) — Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many, ignored by some and resented ...

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many ...

New Year's resolutions were a firm tradition by the 20th century, McKenzie said. At this point, the tradition had also moved beyond religious contexts, reflecting the beginnings of the broader ...

(CNN) — Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is ...

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many ...