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WHY DO NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FAIL? (And How to Be in the Top 9%)

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Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with excitement and determination.

But let’s face it—most of them fail.

In fact, according to Ohio State University, nearly 23% of people give up within the first week. By the end of January, 43% have already quit, and only 9% of people actually achieve their goals.

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Why is that?

Is it a lack of willpower? Motivation? Discipline?

No. The problem runs much deeper. Let’s uncover the real reason why resolutions fail and what you can do to make lasting change. 

Why Most People Give Up on Their Goals

When people set goals, they tend to rely on willpower and motivation.

Here’s how it usually goes:

  • You set a big goal—lose weight, change careers, or start a new habit.
  • You feel motivated for the first few days or weeks.
  • But then life happens—stress, fatigue, or doubt creeps in.
  • Suddenly, you’re back to old habits, and your goal is forgotten.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the harsh truth:
Willpower is not enough to achieve lasting success.

If willpower was the answer, everyone would hit their goals. But they don’t.

So, what’s missing?

The Secret to Achieving Your Goals: Aligning the Conscious and Unconscious Mind

Here’s what most people don’t realize:

You set goals with your conscious mind, but you achieve them with your unconscious mind.

Think of it this way:

  • Your conscious mind is the Goal Setter.
  • Your unconscious mind is the Goal Getter.

And the two don’t always agree.

Let me show you what I mean with an example. 

Example: Why Most People Quit the Gym After a Few Weeks

Let’s say you decide to lose weight as your New Year’s resolution. You sign up for a gym membership, excited to get fit.

In the beginning, your motivation gets you through the workouts. But after a few weeks, that motivation starts to fade. You begin skipping workouts and making excuses.

Why?

Because your unconscious mind—the part of your brain that runs your habits—starts taking over.

If your unconscious mind holds limiting beliefs like:

  • “I’m not good enough.”
  • “I don’t deserve to be healthy.”

 

…then it will sabotage your efforts.

No matter how motivated you are at first, if your unconscious beliefs don’t support your goal, you’ll struggle to stay on track. 

Why Small Misalignments Derail Your Progress

An airplane leaves LAX with a clear destination—New York City. But if the pilot is off course by just 2%, the plane won’t land in NYC. Instead, it could end up in Washington D.C.

Your mind works the same way.

If your conscious mind is aiming for one goal, but your unconscious mind is slightly misaligned, you’ll end up somewhere completely different.

This is why so many people feel stuck. They’re putting in effort but not seeing the results they want.

Why Willpower and Motivation Fail (and What Actually Works)

Most people think they need more willpower to achieve their goals. But here’s the truth:

  • Willpower is like a battery—it runs out quickly.
  • Motivation is temporary—it fades over time.

 

So, what’s the solution?

To achieve lasting success, you need to train your unconscious mind to work in alignment with your conscious goals.

How to Align Your Mind for Success

Here are some ways you can start aligning your conscious and unconscious mind:

1) SELF-AWARENESS

Identify the limiting beliefs that might be sabotaging your efforts.

2) JOURNALING

Write down your goals and reflect on your thoughts and behaviors.

3) AFFIRMATIONS

Use positive affirmations to reprogram your unconscious mind.

But if you really want to create lasting change, you need more than just surface-level strategies.

Introducing: The Mindset Shifter Program

Now that you understand the root cause of why most resolutions fail, it’s time to take action.

My Mindset Shifter coaching program uses advanced NLP techniques to help you:

  • Uncover and reprogram limiting beliefs.
  • Align your conscious and unconscious mind for goal achievement.
  • Replace old habits with supportive, empowering ones.
  • Achieve your personal and professional goals faster and with ease.

Ready to Achieve Your Goals This Year?

If you’re tired of setting resolutions that don’t stick, it’s time to try something different.

Explore the Mindset Shifter coaching program and learn how to align your mind for lasting success.

Let’s make this the year you finally achieve your goals—and stay on track.

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