ZOE Science & Nutrition How to make New Year’s resolutions stick
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Jan 1, 2023 
Tara Swart, a medical doctor and neuroscientist, and Sarah Berry, a leading expert in human nutrition, team up to delve into the science behind New Year's resolutions. They discuss the origins of these age-old promises and whether they're effective. Key strategies include the power of neuroplasticity for habit formation, the importance of setting micro targets, and practicing self-kindness. The duo also emphasizes moderation over total abstinence, particularly with habits like drinking, providing insights to make resolutions more sustainable and achievable.
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Micro-Habits for Change
- Adopt two or three micro-habits, small changes easy to sustain.
- After three months, add a few more, accumulating healthy habits throughout the year.
Why Resolutions Fail
- New Year's resolutions often fail due to lofty, unsustainable goals and procrastination.
- People give up by February due to discouragement from initial failure.
Jonathan's Resolution Experience
- Jonathan Wolfe shares his experience of abandoning New Year's resolutions due to consistently failing ambitious goals.
- He now avoids setting them in January to prevent self-loathing from failure.
