The Problem with Resolutions - and the Power of Realistic Goals

Send us Fan MailAre you tired of making New Year’s resolutions… only to abandon them by mid-January (or earlier)? You’re not alone.In this episode of Transformative Journeys, I break down the real reasons resolutions tend to fail - and spoiler alert: it’s not because you lack willpower or motivation. We explore:✨ The neuroscience behind why your brain resists sudden change🧠 Why willpower is a limited, unsustainable resource🧩 How identity-based goals work better than deprivation-based resolutions🧘‍♀️ How reflection, structure, and small, meaningful shifts can rewire your habits🛠 Plus: My personal process for setting goals that stick - and why I haven’t made a resolution in yearsYou’ll also get two sets of journaling prompts to help you reflect on the past year and move into the new one with intention and clarity.This isn’t a “New Year, New You” conversation.This is about working with your brain, not against it - and creating a version of growth that actually fits your life.🟣 Mentioned in this episode: 📥 Download the free Bounce Back Blueprint: transformativejourneys.ca 🎧 Episode 25: Who Am I to Start a Podcast? 📺 Watch the enhanced version with visuals and prompts: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformativeJourneys-Johanna  💬 Let’s connect: Instagram: @transformativejourneys.johanna Website: transformativejourneys.ca 💜 If this episode resonated, please follow, share, or tap that subscribe button so others can find the podcast too!🛑 Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, just a human sharing lived experience. ✨ “I’m just Johanna – a fellow human being on my journey through this thing called life, and your guide on this transformative journey.”