New Year's Resolutions
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- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Did you make any New Year's Resolutions for 2026? I was with my sister and her family for New Year's Eve this year, and we didn't do New Year's Resolutions. We just each talked about something for which we were grateful in 2025, and something we'd like to work on in 2026.
Well, I have plenty of things that I'd like to work on, and I'm not very good at keeping New Year's Resolutions. But, according to this article that I found on Substack, I'm not the only one!
Great Advice from Brittany Vermeer!
Brittany Vermeer writes about what she learns from running triathlons. She tells us in this article that:
23% of people quit their resolutions within the first week of January.
64% give up by the end of January
The average resolution lasts 4 months
Only 9% will stick with a resolution the whole year.
She then goes on to give some great suggestions about how to increase the likelihood of making a change in your life at any time in the year, so her article really is worth a read!
I really like Brittany's article because she talks about how, when you're considering making a change, you need a good plan that includes SMART goals:
(S)pecific
(M)easurable
(A)chievable
(R)elevant
(T)ime Bound
Success starts with a good plan tailored to your needs!
Thank you for writing about this, Brittney. All the best!
Coaching Corner
A good coach can help you decide on what you'd like for your life and the design a plan to get there, and work with you on setting goals and staying accountable. Secular coaching is ideal for this sort of work, as it uses evidence-based tools and principles to keep your change journey practical, grounded, and centered on what works best for you. Check out this chart to learn more:
This Coaching Might Be a Good Fit If... | This Coaching Might Not Be Good Fit If... |
Your life has changed in ways you didn't plan on. | You're looking for therapy, diagnosis or treatment. |
You feel capable, but also tired or uncertain. | You want spiritual guidance or religious training. |
You're weary of advice that ignores your body or reality. | You prefer fast, directive coaching or firm prescriptions. |
You want meaning without spirituality or religion. | You're seeking motivation through pressure or hype. |
You're looking for support that's steady rather than constantly upbeat. | You want someone else to tell you what to do. |
We're already almost halfway through January! Appreciate you all. :)
Sarah
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