Schauer Thoughts How to Make New Years Resolutions *Actually* Stick! Pt. 1
Dec 24, 2025
Delve into the intriguing history of New Year's resolutions and discover how phrasing can impact goal achievement. Learn about the neuroscience behind motivation and the importance of positively framing your intentions. Explore how social structures can enhance commitment and why specific and clear goals lead to better outcomes. Sarah shares personal insights and past successes while emphasizing the importance of self-kindness and realistic expectations. This conversation sets the stage for meaningful behavior change in the upcoming year!
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Phrase Goals As Positive Wants
- State goals as "I want" with specific targets rather than vague negatives.
- Use direct phrasing to increase motivation and make the path clear.
Personal Proof: Resolutions She Kept
- Sarah recounts past New Year's resolutions that succeeded: getting sober, doing stand-up, and reading.
- These examples serve as credentials for her advice on setting durable goals.
Social Reinforcement Made Old Resolutions Stick
- Group structures and shared rituals (historically religious) helped enforce resolutions.
- Modern secular resolutions lose that social enforcement, which makes them harder to follow.