Why new years resolutions don’t work (and what does) (#314)

Why do your resolutions often fail? If your new year goals tend to start strong and then quietly fall apart, then it’s time to approach goal setting differently. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why new year’s resolutions don’t work when you’re overwhelmed, and how to set goals in a way that actually supports your mental health. 

I’ll walk you through new year planning and goal planning that respects your energy, plus simple new year ideas that focus on self development instead of self-attack. You’ll learn how to set goals that are kinder and more realistic, and we’ll explore what’s involved in setting smarter goals that reduce pressure and help build self trust, while focusing on what matters so you can create positive change. This one’s for you if you’re looking for goal setting motivation that works so you can stop repeating old patterns. 

👉 Ready to set calmer and more realistic goals that actually last? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Sick of new year goals that collapse by February? In this episode I explain why new year’s resolutions don’t work for most of us, and how to set smarter goals that actually last.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Resolutions and mental health

0:40 Why resolutions fail

2:57 Why resolutions can be difficult to stick to

8:55 How to set better resolutions

14:07 Goal setting final tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19063   

➕ Related episodes:

Stop getting in your own way! (Episode 301) https://ltamh.com/?p=18175  

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