194: Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Keep Failing (And How to Change the Thoughts That Hold You Back)

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Ever feel like every January you set the same goals… and by February you’re right back where you started?
If you’ve ever told yourself “this is just how I am” or “I’ll try again next year,” this episode is going to gently—but powerfully—challenge that belief.

In today’s episode, MaryAnn explores why New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because of willpower or motivation—but because of the thoughts and emotions you’ve been practicing for years. You’ll learn how your identity, habits, and results are shaped by practiced thoughts—and how shifting them can completely change your outcomes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why your personality and temperament are not fixed—and how they’re created through practiced thoughts and emotions
• How limiting beliefs sabotage goals around food, money, weight, and relationships
• The difference between self-acceptance and staying stuck
• Why controlling your circumstances isn’t enough if you don’t change your mindset
• Empowering replacement thoughts that support lasting change
• How identity-based thinking keeps you repeating the same resolutions every year
• Why discomfort isn’t dangerous—and how it’s often a sign of growth
• How thought work can help you feel more empowered, consistent, and self-trusting

Common Limiting Beliefs That May Be Holding You Back

You’ll hear real-life examples of common thoughts like:

• “I just can’t say no to desserts.”
• “Making money is hard.”
• “I can’t lose weight.”
• “I’m just unlucky in love.”

And you’ll learn how to shift these into practice thoughts that create feelings of empowerment, possibility, self-trust, and momentum—instead of shame, helplessness, or resignation.

Challenge for the Week

Choose one limiting belief you’ve been repeating and write it down.
Then ask yourself:

• Is this a fact—or just a thought I’ve practiced?
• How does this thought make me feel?
• What is one more supportive thought I could practice instead?

Practice the new thought daily—not to make it instantly believable, but to build awareness and emotional resilience.

Work With Me

If this episode sparked something for you and you’re curious about the thoughts that may be quietly holding you back, I’d love to support you.

I offer six-week and twelve-week coaching packages designed to help you:

• Break free from people-pleasing and self-doubt
• Build self-trust and emotional clarity
• Set boundaries without guilt
• Create goals that actually stick

You can book a free 30-minute clarity call here: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult

Don’t Forget to Subscribe

This month is all about goal setting, mindset shifts, and boundaries, including:

• An upcoming interview with boundary coach and author Kami Orange
• A powerful episode on 10 things to stop doing—and 10 things to start doing—to create more peace and joy

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

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