OSWS: Why Your New Year’s Goals Keep Failing (And What to Do Instead)

In this candid and refreshingly honest episode of Becoming Sound, Krista and Shannon unpack the truth about goal setting, especially the kind that tends to blow up by mid-January. Together, they explore why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and how unrealistic expectations, emotional overwhelm, and lack of accountability quietly sabotage even the best intentions.Krista opens up about her habit of setting overly ambitious goals fuelled by who she thinks she should be, while Shannon shares her more cautious, self-protective approach. Their conversation highlights the importance of understanding your current capacity, nervous system safety, and emotional bandwidth before setting goals that actually stick.Rather than chasing productivity or perfection, this episode reframes goal setting as an act of self-awareness and self-respect. Krista and Shannon share practical, doable strategies for creating goals that support joy, clarity, and sustainability—including breaking goals into manageable steps, challenging negative self-talk, and building accountability through safe relationships.If you’ve ever felt behind, unmotivated, or frustrated with yourself for “failing” at goals, this episode offers a grounding, compassionate reset—and permission to do things differently this year.Who This Episode Is ForAnyone exhausted by hustle culture and unrealistic expectationsListeners who abandon goals and then spiral into self-judgmentPeople navigating transition, burnout, or emotional overwhelmAnyone craving a softer, more sustainable approach to growth🎧 Listen now and start setting goals that work with you—not against you.Connect with Us: 🔗 Website:  https://kristazaft.com/🔗 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zaftkrista/🔗 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/krista.zaft/🔗 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristazaft?lang=en🔗 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@kristazaft💬 Want personalized support for your goals? Book a free strategy call to explore how coaching can help you reclaim your energy, self-trust, and create a vision for a life that actually feels good. Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.