“My biggest thing with New Year’s resolutions is avoiding anything super restrictive. You know those ‘starting January 1, I’m cutting out all sugar’ goals? They can be a great jumpstart for some people, but for most, they only last a few weeks. What I see all the time is that by February 1, you’re right back to your old routine, and that’s the opposite of what a resolution is meant to do.
For me, it’s all about small, sustainable habits that support longevity. You want your goals to last the whole year and ideally become part of your lifestyle. So instead of giant, all-or-nothing changes, try setting realistic goals based on your actual schedule. If you’re currently doing 20-minute workouts, don’t suddenly expect yourself to commit to an hour every day. Add 10 extra minutes. Build slowly.
Tiny, doable habits add up, and they’re so much easier to stick with than big, restrictive resolutions.”