Happy New Year! 🎆 The gym is packed, everyone’s suddenly journaling, and we’re all very confident about 2026 so far. But let’s be real… how long does this usually last? 😬
According to Forbes, only 1% of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions for the entire year. So what gives?
Turns out, we’re bad at resolutions because we make them way too vague — and then quit completely the moment we mess up. Here’s how to give yours a fighting chance this year:
1️⃣ Lower your standards (but get specific)
“I want to get fit” is not a plan. 🫠“Walk for 10 minutes after work” is a plan. Think small wins you’ll actually do. 🏆🚶♀️
2️⃣ Tie habits to routines, not motivation
Motivation lies. Coffee doesn’t. ☕Try this: after you start the coffee, do five squats. No thinking required. 🏋️♂️
3️⃣ Plan for things to go wrong
Because they will. 🙃No time? Do the two-minute version. Miss a day? Make it up later. Progress > perfection.
4️⃣ Track it and tell ONE person
Tracking your progress boosts success — and having someone to report to keeps you honest. 📊👯♂️ Nobody wants to text “yeahhh I quit already.”
5️⃣ Test big changes before going all-in
Thinking about a major life change? Try a small experiment first instead of blowing everything up at once. 🧪😌
So yeah… aim lower, stay consistent, and don’t rage-quit on January 12th. You’ve got this. 💥🥳