"Did you know that by the end of the first week into the new year, 77% of resolutions will have already failed (Norcross, 1988)? Yikes! You might ask yourself, "Why bother trying?" Well, you should. Chances are you are currently approaching resolutions all wrong, setting yourself up for your first failure of the year. You aren't weak or lazy-you just have a misaligned system that doesn't work in your favor. You can improve the resolutions you do make and set yourself up for success."
"Traditional resolutions are framed on tests of willpower (Norcross, 1988), and this sets us up for failure because motivation always wanes with time. Early enthusiasm fuels so much for us-but not all of it suits us over time. How often have you agreed to plans enthusiastically and then, when the date comes, you really don't want to go? You feel tired or unmotivated; the enthusiasm of a month ago faded by the time the event came around."
Most resolutions fail because they are too large, vague, or rooted in shame rather than supported by effective systems. Resolutions framed as tests of willpower suffer when initial enthusiasm fades, leaving many intentions unfulfilled. By the end of the first week, 77% of resolutions have already failed, while 19% persist for two years. Better outcomes come from choosing one focused, realistic change that fits daily life, avoiding shame-based goals, and anchoring resolutions in meaning, purpose, and connection so motivation can grow rather than fade.
Read at Psychology Today
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