386. Discipline, Consistency, and Why Most Resolutions Fail: A Guide to Sticking with Your Goals

Happiness Solved

Sandee Sgarlata

Self-improvement, Business, Love, Education, Inspirational, Happiness, Joy, Depression, Selflove, Motivational, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Peace

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this conversation, Sandee Sgarlata discusses the common struggle of maintaining New Year's resolutions and the reasons why many people abandon their goals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for this behavior, such as lack of planning, discomfort, and insufficient commitment. Sandee highlights the significance of discipline and consistency in achieving lasting change and offers practical tips for creating habits that stick, including setting SMART goals, finding accountability partners, and celebrating small wins. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their motivations and to approach goal-setting with a positive mindset. Takeaways Roughly 50% of the population sets New Year's resolutions. 80% of people abandon their resolutions by February. Awareness is crucial for making lasting changes. Discomfort is often a sign of growth. Discipline and consistency are key to achieving goals. Creating a SMART plan helps in goal setting. Having an accountability partner can enhance commitment. Emotional attachment to goals can drive motivation. Celebrating small wins reinforces positive behavior. Self-reflection is essential for personal growth. Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

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0:00.0	Hey there, I'm Sandy Scarlotta and welcome to the Happiness Solved podcast. Twice a week,
0:12.1	we explore the journey to finding true happiness by sharing inspiring stories, practical tips,
0:18.1	and insightful conversations with some of today's leading experts.
0:22.5	But we don't just scratch the surface.
0:24.6	We dive deep into the real grit of what it takes to live a genuinely happy life.
0:30.1	Whether you're looking to improve your well-being, enhance your relationships,
0:33.7	or simply add more joy to your life, you're in the right place.
0:37.2	So grab your favorite beverage,
0:39.0	get comfortable, and let's dive into today's episode, because happiness is a choice and the choice
0:44.2	is yours. Hello, everyone, and welcome to February 2025. Wow, can you believe how fast this year is flying by? I certainly can't.
0:56.7	So how many times have you gotten excited to make New Year's resolutions only to abandon them?
1:02.0	But I'm here to tell you, it's okay, you're not alone. So statistics show that roughly 50% of the
1:08.0	population sets New Year's resolutions, and yet the majority of those
1:12.7	give up within the first 30 to 45 days. As a matter of fact, in a February 2020 Forbes article
1:20.9	by Mark Murphy, he stated that 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions will abandon them
1:26.2	during the month of February. So I'm hoping
1:28.0	that you're listening to this or watching this video and you are thinking about that, right?
1:35.2	Because it's okay. We all do it. I've been there a thousand times, if not a thousand and one times.
1:41.9	So I'm generally one of these folks that I don't really like making New Year's resolutions
1:47.0	for that reason.
1:48.6	There are things that I may say, okay, starting February 1st or January 1st, whatever,
1:53.9	I'll do this.
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