The 3 Most Common Reasons Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Alison Holzfaster
3 min readJan 12, 2023

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Every year millions of us make New Year’s resolutions, but only a few of us ever actually follow through. We start out with good intentions and a lot of enthusiasm, but sooner or later, we seem to lose our motivation, and our resolutions fail. So what are the most common reasons why people give up on their resolutions?

If you’re not careful, you can quickly find yourself falling into unhealthy habits that can undo all your hard work. Unfortunately, most of us don’t recognize these patterns until it’s too late, and we’ve already abandoned our resolution.

Stop making the same mistakes every year!

To help you stay on track this time around, here are the three most common reasons why New Year’s resolutions fail and how you can avoid them.

  1. Unrealistic Goals: One of the most common reasons why New Year’s resolutions fail is because people set unrealistic goals for themselves. When you set a goal that is too ambitious, it can be hard to stay motivated, and you may end up giving up before you reach it. To avoid this, make sure your goals are achievable and realistic. Break down your goal into smaller, more manageable steps and focus on making progress each day.
  2. Lack of Support: Another common reason why New Year’s resolutions fail is that people don’t have enough support from family and friends. Having a strong support system can make all the difference when it comes to achieving your goals. Make sure you reach out to your loved ones and let them know what you’re trying to accomplish so they can help keep you accountable.
  3. Not Tracking Progress: Finally, many people fail to reach their New Year’s resolutions because they don’t track their progress. It’s important to keep track of your progress so you can stay motivated and on track with your goals. Make sure you set up a system for tracking your progress and use it regularly to stay on top of your goals.

Make this the year you keep your New Year’s resolutions

By understanding the most common reasons why New Year’s resolutions fail, you can take steps to ensure that your resolutions are successful this year. Set realistic goals, get support from your loved ones, and track your progress regularly to stay on track and reach your goals.

It’s important to stay focused and motivated. Make sure you set aside time each day to work on your goals and reward yourself for making progress. You can also join a support group or find an accountability partner who can help keep you on track. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate your successes along the way!

Take Action

1. Decide on 1–2 resolutions

2. Make a plan of when you will work on your resolutions

3. Make a plan for how you will track your progress

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Alison Holzfaster

Women’s health and wellness blogger. Live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. I’d love to help you on your journey. Pop over to HealthyJoyfulWoman.com