New Year’s resolutions: why old habits sneak back and how coaching helps you overcome them

Another year where your resolutions will fail? Tired of loved ones making promises they don’t keep? Discover the method to finally break the cycle.
Because here’s the good news: breaking this cycle is possible. By tackling old habits, setting meaningful resolutions, and leveraging the power of coaching, you can create real and lasting change.
Get rid of old habits
Habits are deeply ingrained behaviors, hardwired into our brains over years of repetition. They’re automatic and efficient, allowing us to navigate life without constantly making conscious decisions.
Why are old habits so hard to break?
- They’re too vague.
Goals like “I want to get fit” or “I’ll go to the gym every day” sound motivating, but they’re fuzzy. Without clear steps, it’s hard to know if you’re making progress, and that’s discouraging fast.
- You’re banking on willpower.
Willpower feels strong…until it’s not. It’s not some endless battery you can keep running on. Trying to muscle through old habits with pure discipline? That’s a fast track to burnout.
- Old habits feel safe.
Your brain loves what’s familiar. When you’re stressed or tired, it doesn’t want “new and improved.” It wants easy, comfortable, automatic. That’s why old routines pull you back in.
- No one’s keeping you in check.
Without a system or some accountability, motivation fades. It’s way easier to hit snooze than hit the gym when no one’s expecting you to show up.
Break free
But how do I break free? Well, first of all: identify your triggers. What situations, emotions, or environments cause old habits to resurface?
Secondly, try to replace and don’t erase. Rather than simply stopping a bad habit, replace it with a healthier, more productive behavior.
Lastly, start small: big changes fail when they’re overwhelming. Focus on incremental progress.
Progress, not perfection
Changing habits isn’t about perfection, but progress. It’s a journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. As the year unfolds, ask yourself: ‘What could I achieve with the right support system in place?’.
This year, don’t just set resolutions. Commit to transformation with coaching as your trusted guide.