the good resolutions of the French

The new year also marks the time for questioning and good resolutions. What are those of the French? Among the people met by France Télévisions, some are considering “to be a little greener“, others from “better revise lessons“, “stop smoking“, “try to lose weight” or “return to sport“.

Concerns are evolving

While most seem committed to a healthier life by 2024, in the 80s and 90s, concerns were elsewhere. “Be good to my parents“, “find the right shoe for me” Or “please my wife” were then propositions cited by passers-by. Already in the 19th century, Alexandre Dumas fils made this observation: “Resolutions are like eels; we take them easily, the devil is to hold them.“ How to stick to it, in case? “Take a little“, no more than three, recommends Zélie Willem, personal development coach.