Why most New Year resolutions fail by Jan 15th. And how to make YOURS last in 2026.

Resolutions don’t fail because you’re undisciplined; they fail because the system around you was never built to help you win.

Kicking off 2026, we get brutally practical about why goals crumble by mid-January and how to make behavior change stick using evidence, not hype. Drawing on research from behavioral scientists like Katy Milkman and hard-won coaching lessons, we unpack 7 common traps and turn each one into a simple, brain-friendly plan you can use today.


By the end, you’ll know exactly which bottleneck holds you back and how to install a system to fix it, whether that’s a two-minute starter habit, a standing calendar cue, a lockbox for your phone, or a rule that pairs your favorite show with the treadmill. Trade willpower for design and watch consistency become your new default.

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Brought to you by Angela Shurina

Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant