HOW many New Year’s resolutions have you made this year? Go to the gym more often? Less carbs after 6pm? Or maybe you’re going to be a new assertive person?

Whatever you’re planning for 2009, Evian brings you an easy resolution for the New Year.

Research carried out by Evian shows that we find it difficult sticking to gruelling New Year resolutions, taking on too much at New Year. More than 63% of people admit to abandoning their good intentions in just under 10 days.

The results showed that Britons look to adopt on average four resolutions each New Year and, more often than not, these don’t stick.

Our good intentions range from promises to be better friends to learning a new language but, with busy lives and little spare time, we rarely commit for long.

On top of that, 64% of people rated keeping to their chosen resolutions as ‘nearly impossible’ with only 17% finding it ‘easy’ – a sure sign that we’re setting ourselves up to fail.

The survey shows that 72% of people taking on a New Year resolution chose to take on a new dedication to be healthier in the New Year. Finance related resolutions accounted for a hefty 33% of overall resolutions.

The research also showed that women were most concerned with getting healthy, whereas personal challenges, such as learning a new skill were higher on the UK male’s agenda.

Evian spokesperson and expert nutritionist Nicki Waterman commented: “It is so important at this time of year to adopt realistic and simple steps to change your lifestyle. Don’t overwhelm yourself with new demanding activities or by cutting out too many things you love at once.

“Simple steps allow us to create long term habits that benefit our bodies, one of which being to make sure you are drinking enough water – drinking more water each day is a simple resolution you can stick to easily.”