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Our New Year's resolution poll

(7 December 2005)

Each year thousands of people make New Year's resolutions, whether it's to lose weight, get a new job or support a charity. But how serious are we about these resolutions and how long do they last?

We're interested in finding out what New Year's resolutions really mean to people and whether they can change lives. Our poll is part of the research we'll be undertaking, before publishing our findings here in the New Year, and offering people ways to make future New Year's resolutions count.

So, why not resolve to return to this page in January? We'll tell you what we discover, how your willpower compares to others' and give you some ideas for future resolutions!

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