Do you feel social media is influencing New Year resolutions?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (3855)
India
January 2, 2026 8:09am CST
No doubt that social media is now an important part of our lives. Like smartphone, we consider social media too part of our lives. Some are active in one platform while others in two or more. We are definitely glued to social media in that sense.
Traditionally, people used to make goals in three categories: Career, Money or Health. Very few make goals in other areas of life. Lately I started to notice that Platforms are flooded with posts about fitness goals, big money-making plans and more training and career plans. It is all about “New Year, New Me: transformation. Some seem to be motivating while others seem to put pressure to buy their courses. Influencers are also promoting things stating we cannot be no more average Joe. At same time, I also see social media providing support and community groups which provide encouragement and inspire us better. I understand social media can amplify the resolution culture , but then not sure if we are getting by Social Media. Are we getting inspired or influenced by Social Media when it comes to New Year resolution. What is your take?
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@snowy22315 (203301)
• United States
2 Jan
Not sure, I haven't been on social media where it was discussed.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (3068)
• Eldoret, Kenya
2 Jan
I feel social media is influencing but not in inspirational ways. Most users are just fantasying but not meaning what they seem to mean.
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
6 Jan
Many live in fantasy and this causes pressure and envy
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@Tampa_girl7 (54242)
• United States
7 Jan
If I see something uplifting or new to me it might.
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
7 Jan
Yea the [positive part of it we can't ignore
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@DaddyEvil (168475)
• United States
4 Jan
No, I'm an adult and think things through for myself. I come to myLot to talk and play with my friends and then leave most of it behind when I'm done.
Same with YouTube... I watch for information but I'm careful about what information I get from people there. I want to listen to professionals with real credentials explaining things to me. If they don't have credentials to back up their claims, then I don't listen to them. (Even those with credentials aren't always trustworthy.)
I haven't made resolutions in years and years so I don't care what people say...
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@DaddyEvil (168475)
• United States
6 Jan
@Laurakemunto Exactly! Depending on the topic you're interested in, you can find real experts explaining it. 
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
6 Jan
Yes social media nowadays even they have how to dos and they give so vague and weird explanation and people do follow blindly and bla bla bla it's boring but I'm mature and know what to take in and what to be left
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
7 Jan
@DaddyEvil I agree so one needs to know what exactly they wanna benefit from since anything with a bad side has a good side too
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
6 Jan
Yea that's cool but unfortunately people nowadays use it wrongly to prove themselves to the world, get approval for their lives etc which is so bad
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@just4him (322179)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jan
@Laurakemunto Yes, they do, which is why I won't go to those platforms.
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@valherma00 (1359)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Jan
social media is always there, in the shadows
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
7 Jan
@valherma00 at least now you've moved on and learned that so much of what is in control is within us but not the outside world
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@valherma00 (1359)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jan
@Laurakemunto thank you. i remember when i was present there and i always felt anxious.
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@luisadannointed (10126)
• Philippines
9 Jan
Not really, but in getting ideas and getting a new hobby -- yes!
@jstory07 (147503)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Feb
I only go on Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family.
@Traceyjayne (8089)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan
It is big in some people’s lives but I don’t think it influences New Year’s resolutions.
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@Yadah04 (3458)
• Philippines
17 Jan
I remember the time I disconnected myself from any social media platform since it has been draining my mental health. LIke everyone I know was all so successful, going around places, eating, buying new things and are all so happy. While I feel like I am just the "boring" one with nothing new or whatsoever to be proud of. But I am all good now, I have reconnected with the "right" people and unfollowed those who makes me feel like a loser. 
@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
6 Jan
Social media has its pros and cons we decide what to consume that's all I can say
