Why 43% of Resolutions Fail

New Year’s resolutions, while popular, are deeply rooted in human psychology and behaviour. They stem from a desire for self-improvement, fuelled by the significance of a new year as a fresh beginning and an opportunity for personal growth.

But why do over 43% of our new years resolutions fail within the first month?

• Changing too many things at once.
• Starting with a habit that is too big.
• Focusing on the outcome and not the process.
• Not looking at the big picture.
• Thinking that small changes don’t matter.

How can we have a better chance at succeeding?

• Break down your goal into multiple parts, by doing this you can identify exactly how many things need to change and in what order.
• Work on one thing at a time, then focus on that singular thing.
• Focus on behaviour instead of the outcome.
• Realise that small changes add up.
• Structure your environment to nurture the change you want.