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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Lie of New Year's Resolutions

from The Dr. Phil Podcast

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Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February, not because you’re lazy, but because willpower is emotional and finite. Here’s how to “program” your environment so change sticks.

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