New Year Commitments: Why Resolutions Fail and What I Do Instead by Rochelle Brandon | Dec 29, 2024
As we turn the page on another year, the idea of setting New Year’s resolutions looms large. For many, it’s a chance to start fresh, to draw up a list of goals for self-improvement, and to imagine a better version of ourselves. Yet, in my experience—and for most people—resolutions are not particularly helpful.
We set ambitious, often unrealistic goals at the start of the year, only to abandon them by Easter. This cycle of failure leaves us feeling defeated and even more discouraged than before we started. How does this happen, and more importantly, is there a better way to approach personal growth? Let’s explore why New Year’s resolutions fall short and discuss an alternative that has worked better for me: setting priorities, cultivating supportive habits, and being kind to ourselves in the process. Read more... Read the full Blog post at https://rochellebrandon.com/blog/