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Why Most Resolutions Fail—and How Psychology Can Help You Win

Why Most Resolutions Fail—and How Psychology Can Help You Win

As the new year arrives, it’s the perfect time to reflect on meaningful resolutions—not just wishful thinking. Here’s a psychologically grounded approach to make them stick: Most New Year’s resolutions fizzle by late January, [1] but often, it’s not about willpower but unconscious patterns—“maladaptive schemas” like perfectionism or avoidance—that quietly sabotage our good intentions. 1. […]