Reframing New Year’s Resolutions + Keeping Promises Made to Yourself

In today's episode, Mathew and Chris discuss why New Year's promises are better than resolutions, why most people abandon them after about 4 to 6 weeks, and tips to stay consistent with your goals. Whether it’s Chris's promise to stretch or Mathews' promise to hit the gym, the guys are right there with you, fighting through the struggles and celebrating the achievements. Thankfully, there are some things we can all do to set ourselves up for success! 

First, expect it to get hard. It’s not if, but rather when the temptations to give up or get complacent will strike. Look at the conditions that have led to failure for you in the past and identify what you can do this time to overcome those challenges. Next, be honest with yourself about why you are making the promise. Is it out of tradition, outside pressure, or a real desire to change? Every day is a chance to do something new, and there is no reason to wait until January 1st. Any time you are ready to commit is the perfect time to start.

Setting SMART goals and maintaining a good mindset are also essential to keeping our promises to ourselves. Chris walks us through the science of goal-setting, and Mathew talks about avoiding comparing our journeys to those of other people. No matter what, keeping the promise we make to ourselves is what is most important. If you need to, alter your goals to make them achievable, sustainable, and realistic. Don’t take on too much or let perfection get in the way of progress. Just 10 minutes a day can change your whole life!

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why promises are better than resolutions
• What promises Chris and mathew made to themselves this year
• The most common resolutions
• The most common reasons we don't stick with resolutions
• The importance of keeping our promise to ourselves and how to make that easier to do

Resources Mentioned:

• Huberman Lab Podcast
• Grief Relief Retreat

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