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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why New Year's Resolutions Fail for Even the Most Disciplined

from The Resilient Life- The Art Of Ageing Strong · host myHealthCoach- Chris Deavin

In this episode of The Resilient Life, discover why New Year’s resolutions often fail even for intelligent and disciplined individuals.Learn the three key mistakes people make, overcomplicating plans, tackling goals alone, and focusing on outcomes rather than identity.Find out how to build consistency, accountability, and an identity that supports long-term health and fitness, especially if you’re over 50 and looking to maintain rhythm in your habits without constant restarts.Tune in to redefine your approach to a healthier you in the coming year.00:00 Introduction: The Year-End Reflection00:31 Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail01:40 The First Mistake: Overcomplicating Plans02:47 The Second Mistake: Going Solo03:56 The Third Mistake: Focusing on Outcomes04:43 Building a Resilient Identity05:37 Conclusion: Commit to ConsistencyJoin my 28-Day Resilience Challenge. Discover what it takes to never give up on your goals and how to become someone who consistently shows up and does what is needed to succeed with weight loss, becoming stronger and fitter. No matter your age.🎧 Listen weekly on The Resilient Life Podcast🌐 Learn more at www.myhealthcoach.online📩 Subscribe to the myHealthCoach Substack for insights, guides, and real client stories: myhealthcoach.substack.comWhat’s Your Perfect Diet, Exercise Plan & Sleep Routine?I believe that one-size-fits-all health advice doesn’t work.Everyone has a unique mindset when it comes to maintaining healthy habits, and understanding yours is the key to success.That’s why I’ve developed a science-backed approach to tailor diet, fitness, sleep, and lifestyle plans to your individual consistency style.By identifying whether you’re a Type A (Highly Consistent), Type B (Moderately Consistent), or Type C (Hardly Consistent) personality, I create a plan that’s not only effective but also sustainable for you.Ready to discover your consistency type and unlock a health plan tailored to you?My Healthy Habits Mindset Assessment takes just a few minutes and provides instant insights into your personality type. From there, I’ll recommend a diet, fitness, sleep, and lifestyle plan that fits your life like a glove.The Resilient Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Resilient Life at myhealthcoach.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode of The Resilient Life, discover why New Year’s resolutions often fail even for intelligent and disciplined individuals.Learn the three key mistakes people make, overcomplicating plans, tackling goals alone, and focusing on outcomes...

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