"If New Yorkers are known for anything, it's our intensity. Which means this time of year is a real push-pull between the ways we all deal with city life and our perpetual quest for self-improvement (for at least the first few weeks of every new year). And that energy is clearly carrying over into our resolutions, according to a new analysis of Google Search Trends by BetMGM Casino."
"Per the analysis, New Yorkers are more focused on breaking bad habits in 2026 than any other state in the country by a wide margin, signaling a reset that goes beyond "new year, new me" intentions. New Yorkers' searches included reducing screen time, social media detoxes, Dry January, procrastination and cutting back on junk food, showing nearly three times higher combined interest than the national average for that category."
"Beyond bad habits, New Yorkers just can't get off of Google, leading the entire country in searches tied to health and fitness, career advancement and financial goals, pointing to a broader focus on both personal well-being and professional growth. Travel ranks second among the state's top resolution categories, suggesting that, alongside self-improvement, many residents are already planning their next escape."
New Yorkers show the highest national interest in breaking bad habits in 2026, with searches for reducing screen time, social media detoxes, Dry January, procrastination, and cutting back on junk food nearly three times the national average for that category. Search activity also leads nationally for health and fitness, career advancement, and financial goals, indicating a broad focus on personal well-being and professional growth. Travel ranks second among the state's top resolution categories as many residents plan escapes alongside self-improvement. Hobbies and social and relationship goals appear among top searches, reflecting an interest in balance between ambition and leisure. Data reflect searches collected December 1–30, 2025 across 70 resolution-related keywords grouped into seven categories and compared by state.
Read at Time Out New York
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