Mimi Ikonn
Mimi Ikonn, the cofounder of wellness brand Intelligent Change.
  • Keeping New Year's resolutions for a full 12 months can prove difficult.
  • Entrepreneur Mimi Ikonn shared six valuable insights about making goals with Business Insider. 
  • Some unusual tips include making mood boards, sharing goals on social media, and having an accountability buddy. 

Making New Year's resolutions is an age-old tradition that sees people around the world sit down and reflect on their big goals for the coming year — only to abandon them a few weeks later. 

A recent Forbes Health survey of 1,000 adults in the US found that the average New Year's Resolution lasts just 3.74 months with only 6% of respondents sticking to their goals until December.