77: 7 steps for making a New Years resolution stick

Episode 77 of the NeuroConversant Leadership podcast, hosted by Jeremy Doran, titled "77: 7 steps for making a New Years resolution stick" was published on January 2, 2025 and runs 7 minutes.

January 2, 2025 ·7m · NeuroConversant Leadership

Summary

Have you made a new years resolution? Have you made them before? What is the longest you have ever kept a resolution? In this episode we talk about 7 steps for making a new years resolution much easier to keep. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Year's Resolutions 01:06 1: Choose only one goal to implement at a time 01:33 2: Make it simple 02:43 3: Make it enjoyable (as much as possible) 03:17 4: Choose one goal with multiple benefits 04:12 5: Tell people about your goals 04:47 6: Tie it to a habit you already have 05:40 7: Get started....now 06:54 Outro Takeaways Eat healthier, exercise, and get more sleep is a doomed resolution. Make one change at a time for better success. Start with minimal commitments to build habits. Choose enjoyable activities to maintain motivation. Select goals that offer multiple benefits. Accountability can enhance commitment to goals. Create triggers to help remember new habits. Immediate action is crucial for success. Most resolutions fail by mid-February. Share your resolutions to increase accountability.

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