Experts Share Strategies to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Psychologists and therapists emphasize small, actionable steps and process-focused goals for sustainable change.

Experts highlight that most New Year’s resolutions fail due to unrealistic expectations, vague goals, and lack of planning.
Small, specific, and measurable resolutions are more likely to succeed than broad or overly ambitious goals.
Focusing on the process rather than the outcome helps build sustainable habits and reduces the pressure of immediate results.
Tracking effort-based progress, such as consistent actions, is more motivating than emphasizing long-term outcomes like weight loss or financial savings.
Building habits gradually, celebrating small wins, and aligning goals with personal values can increase long-term success and satisfaction.