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Happy New Year! It's that time of year where  many of us make New Year's resolutions. You know,  

promises like losing weight, saving more money,  or eating less Pizza Bagels. But have you ever  

wondered why so many of these resolutions end up  failing? According to US News and World Report,  

a staggering 80% of New Year's resolutions fail  by February. But why? Are we such failures? No,  

no, there has to be science  behind this. Cue the intro.

Hey there, welcome to Life Noggin. One  major reason for failure is unrealistic  

goals. It's crucial to know what your  goals are, why they're important to you,  

and how achieving them will actually impact  your life. A 2014 study found that 35% of  

resolutions fail due to unrealistic goals,  33% because people don't track progress,  

and 23% simply forgot about their resolutions.  Yeah, it happens. Write these goals out, people!

We're making positive changes in the New  Year. Without a clear starting point or  

a realistic plan, the journey ahead may seem  too challenging, leading many to quit before  

they even start. Discouragement plays a big role  too. When progress is slow or obstacles arise,  

it's easy to question the value of your goals.  This can lead to a snowball effect of negativity,  

causing you to give up entirely. Having a  support system, maybe a friend to help hold you  

accountable and offer words of encouragement,  helps tremendously in staying the course.

Sometimes, and this is a hard pill to swallow,  we're just not ready for change. Readiness  

for change is crucial. If the goals you set  aren't aligned with your current priorities  

or life stage, it's tough to stay committed.  Your goals might be ahead of their time.

So, what can you do to succeed? First,  we're going to be specific about your  

goals and understand why they're important.  Next, anticipate the obstacles and plan how  

to overcome them. You'll feel ready to power  through when things inevitably go wrong. Then,  

we want to try and break down your goals  into smaller, manageable tasks so they  

don't seem as scary. This goal was big and  scary, but now it's so cute. Yes, it is.

And finally, create a system of accountability,  whether it's telling a friend, joining a group,  

or using technology to track your progress. It's  also fascinating to note, real quick, that people  

often choose flexible plans for themselves but  advise others to be more structured. Research  

shows that adding detail and structure to a plan  significantly increases the chances of success.

Remember, failing to stick to a resolution doesn't  make you a failure. It's all about learning and  

adjusting your approach. As long as you keep  getting back up and working towards your goal,  

or just bettering yourself in general, you haven't  failed. So, if you've struggled in the past,  

try these strategies and see if they make  a difference. And if you stick with your  

New Year's goal well into March, you're  already doing better than a lot of people.

So, what are your New Year's resolutions?  Share them in the comments below, and let's  

support each other in making them a reality.  You can come back to this video to track your  

progress or offer words of encouragement to  everyone. You and other people may really need  

it. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe;  it really helps us out. And check out Lifespan,  

the nonprofit that powers Life Noggin, down in the  description. Click here to watch this video we did  

on AI predicting when you'll kick the bucket,  or click here to watch this video. As always,  

my name is Blocko. This has been Life  Noggin. Don't forget to keep on thinking.