Ask Jeeves reports on top resolution

December 28, 2005

Ask Jeeves Inc. Wednesday released the most popular New Year's Resolutions for 2006, as noted on the Web site.

The resolutions ranged from getting out of debt to becoming more philanthropic in the upcoming year, and spending more time with family to spending less time on the Internet. Overall, users' New Year's Resolution searches show a trend towards bettering themselves and the lives of their loved ones.

While people were definitely interested in losing weight and exercising more, users were planning to do things to enhance their brainpower or skills, and some of the top New Year's Resolution searches included reading more, becoming more productive and, for all you 'net junkies, spending less than one hour a day on the Internet. In light of the recent hurricanes and the tsunami in Asia, users were also resolved to be more prepared for natural disasters.

According to Ask Jeeves, as warnings against bingeing on anything, people are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The top two health-specific New Year's Resolution searches were quitting drinking and stopping smoking. Financial health was important as well, with users' resolutions including getting out of debt and getting a raise.

The full list of top Ask Jeeves resolution searches includes: stop smoking, Get out of debt, quit drinking, spend more time with family & friends, be more productive, enjoy life, get a raise, be prepared for a disaster, spend less than one hour a day on the Internet, learn something new, read more, give money to charity, and make a difference.

Copyright 2005 by United Press International