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Reset Reality: 1-in-5 New Jerseyans Say January’s Self-Improvement Culture Is Harming Their Mental Health

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  • 3,014 adults polled.
  • Equivelant to 1,242,645 New Jerseyans.
  • Infographic map included.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, January is supposed to feel like a fresh start. Instead, for millions of Americans, it feels more like a monthly performance review they didn’t ask for.

A new survey commissioned by A Mission for Michael explores the mental health impact of New Year self-improvement culture – the relentless push toward better bodies, sharper productivity, cleaner finances, and fully optimized lives. The nationally representative survey of 3,014 adults suggests that rather than motivating people, January’s reset mentality often replaces hope with pressure.

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