The Transit Lounge

Why is it that SO MANY people fail their new year resolutions?Is it even possible not to????A massive percentage of people will have 'failed' their resolutions by the second week of January and another massive chunk will have abandoned them by February...So why do people bother setting them and is there a better way?I think setting goals is way more effective than creating resolutions - even though they can be helpful.Thinking about resolutions at this time of year can be great as a marker of time and to get a bit of leverage on resetting goals BUT just plucking a resolution for the sake of it is almost doomed to fail....In this episode Shandra reveals a famous goal setting study that is often quoted that is actually a lie and the one that is true.She talks you through:How and why resolutions and goals can go badlyWhat to look out for when setting resolutions or goals3 research insights you can actually use in real lifeThe way to do it that sets you up to be more likely to succeedThe link between mindfulness