Why do people abandon their New Year resolutions so quickly?

Most people fail to accomplish their New Year's resolutions as they overestimate their potential and set unrealistic targets, Dr Rajiv Mehta, Vice-Chairperson of Psychiatry at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said. Not having a clear roadmap, inability to track progress, and lack of support system are other factors, he said. One should focus on setting specific, actionable milestones, said another expert.