How To Stick With New Year Resolutions in 2025? - Triangle Theory #027
January 8, 2025
We’re digging into why so many New Year’s resolutions don’t make it past February—and how you can avoid falling into the same trap. We talk about the dopamine rush that makes goal-setting exciting, the Fresh Start Effect, and the key to setting resolutions that actually stick (hint: it’s all about building systems and staying specific).
We also share personal wins, strategies we’re using this year, and why focusing on your why is crucial if you want real, lasting change. If you’re serious about making 2025 your best year yet.
In this episode, we discussed:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Why setting goals excites us (and why excitement can hurt)
1:22 - New Year’s resolution statistics: Why 80% fail by February
2:38 - The top five resolutions people set (and why they don’t work)
4:24 - The history of New Year’s resolutions
5:41 - Why most resolutions are too vague
7:01 - How to set SMART goals that stick
9:10 - The power of being specific in goal-setting
10:42 - Caffeine, alcohol, and quitting habits for 2025
12:04 - Using systems and discipline when motivation fades
15:50 - The importance of showing up when you don’t feel like it
18:09 - The Fresh Start Effect: Why we wait for Mondays and New Years
20:52 - Why gradual progress beats cold turkey for most goals
23:00 - Focusing on what you can control vs. outcomes you can’t
26:40 - The myth of overnight success (and why 10-year journeys matter)
29:00 - Building respect for your past self through consistency
31:05 - Reviewing goals and reflecting on your year
34:01 - Why asking “why” makes goals more meaningful
37:18 - Annual planning with specific milestones
40:31 - Personal wins, lessons, and goals for 2025
42:06 - Outro and New Year’s resolution challenge
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Why setting goals excites us (and why excitement can hurt)
1:22 - New Year’s resolution statistics: Why 80% fail by February
2:38 - The top five resolutions people set (and why they don’t work)
4:24 - The history of New Year’s resolutions
5:41 - Why most resolutions are too vague
7:01 - How to set SMART goals that stick
9:10 - The power of being specific in goal-setting
10:42 - Caffeine, alcohol, and quitting habits for 2025
12:04 - Using systems and discipline when motivation fades
15:50 - The importance of showing up when you don’t feel like it
18:09 - The Fresh Start Effect: Why we wait for Mondays and New Years
20:52 - Why gradual progress beats cold turkey for most goals
23:00 - Focusing on what you can control vs. outcomes you can’t
26:40 - The myth of overnight success (and why 10-year journeys matter)
29:00 - Building respect for your past self through consistency
31:05 - Reviewing goals and reflecting on your year
34:01 - Why asking “why” makes goals more meaningful
37:18 - Annual planning with specific milestones
40:31 - Personal wins, lessons, and goals for 2025
42:06 - Outro and New Year’s resolution challenge
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Hey listener - Yes YOU, the one who just listened to this video. Can I ask you a favour? See, we're completely new to the podcasting game, and any feedback would be appreciated, positive or negative, as we're looking to improve as we go. Thanks!
You can also support us at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangle.theory_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triangle.theory
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50RW93YVyR3YgEIuNdKIAZ?si=d77d72433a074a34
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triangle-theory/id1769204627
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriangleTheorypod
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/triangle-theory
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/bdxlCwfrYN8
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/triangle-theory-5790906
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-theory-podcast/
#triangletheory #selfdevelopment #newyearresolutions #personalgrowth #goalsetting