It’s that magical time of year when the calendar flips, gym memberships spike, and vegetables suddenly feel… ambitious. New Year’s resolutions are everywhere. And yet—about 92% of them quietly disappear before winter coats do.
So before you launch into January like a motivational meme on espresso, let’s talk about why resolutions fail—and how to finally make this one stick.
Most resolutions fall apart because they’re built on extremes. Too big. Too vague. Too much “all or nothing.” People swing for the fences without building the habits to support the goal. Add in outside pressure (“I should do this”), an unchanged environment, and motivation that lasts about as long as leftover holiday cookies… and boom. Game over.
Here’s a better approach.
Instead of asking, “What do I want to achieve?” ask:
“What are one or two things—beyond what I’m doing now—that I could do forever?”
Forever changes everything.
If your plan involves running a marathon every week, eliminating joy, and living on chicken and broccoli… come on. You’re not doing that forever. And deep down, you know it.
Let’s shift to activity-based goals, not scale-based goals. We can’t guarantee weight loss—but we can guarantee behaviors.
A few simple, powerful examples:
- Start the day with a protein-rich breakfast (eggs + egg whites + veggies = a solid win)
- Walk 8–10,000 steps a day
- Strength train twice per week
- Focus on mostly whole, minimally processed foods
- Set boundaries around alcohol
- Create a consistent bedtime and protect your recovery
None of this is flashy. All of it works.
This New Year, skip the extremes. Build habits you can repeat—especially when motivation takes a vacation. Consistency beats January enthusiasm… every single time.
And if you’d like help creating New Year’s goals that actually fit your life—and don’t disappear by February—feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help you build a simple, sustainable plan that works for you.
Cheers to progress, not perfection. 💪🏼
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