Even despite our best efforts, most New Year’s resolutions fail quickly. In fact, only about 9% of people keep them through the entire year! Studies show around 80% quit by mid-February, and the average resolution lasts less than four months. But don’t let that discourage you. Instead, let’s get serious and prepare for lasting success!
At Mountain Peak Nutritionals, our goal is to help people create healthy lifestyle changes that last. Keys for starting January off strong include preparation in December and smart techniques like habit stacking, where you pair mindless habits with new, goal-oriented ones. This way you build sustainable habits instead of crashing and burning from big sudden shifts.
Why do New Year’s resolutions fail so often? People have a tendency to set overly ambitious goals without a real plan. Lack of motivation, too many changes at once, and no accountability lead to quick burnout. It doesn’t have to be this way, however. Read on to learn some ways to get ready. Continue reading →