Three New Year’s Resolution Rules That Work

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk about why New Year’s resolutions work when you use them the right way. I treat a resolution as a “fake because,” a simple reason that helps you start making better choices, even if it is not your deepest motive. Then I focus on actions, not outcomes. “Lose weight” is vague, and even “lose 20 pounds” stays weak unless it turns into steps you can do each week and measure, like weighing in on Monday and cutting desserts, then adjusting if the scale does not move. I push a system you can repeat and refine instead of a wish you hope comes true. Last, I recommend keeping your goals private. When you announce them, you can get the reward feeling without doing the work, and you also invite pressure that can turn into resentment. Progress fuels motivation, so I track small wins and keep moving.