02/01/2026
Along with the new year come the obligatory New Year Resolutions! But... can these NY resolutions stick beyond January? 🤔
The answer is a resounding YES if you follow some simple steps. We're huge fans of James Clear's Atomic Habits, and some inspo from it that we use in our work include:
1️⃣ Be realistic. Set one large goal for the year. Break it down into smaller, more achievable ones that you work towards over the course of a year.
2️⃣ Anchor changes it to existing habits. This keeps things on your radar and make it more likely to happen if it's part of an existing routine.
3️⃣ Make it easy (and appealing) to follow through by shaping your environment! So if your plan is to journal and track your wellbeing, keep your journal where you can readily see it. Keen to exercise more in 2026? Keep your gym clothes and shoes right where you can't miss them.
4️⃣ Have a plan for when you hit a setback. All-or-nothing thinkers beware... a minor setback doesn't have to turn into a permanent exit. You can always start again the next day - think about why the setback happened, and look to troubleshoot to move forward.
You've got this! 💪
Over this month we'll focus on some common NY resolutions that we see and how you can work towards achieving them, so stay tuned!
