Why do New Year's resolutions often fail?

Why do New Year's resolutions often fail?

December 30, 2025 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 2

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This episode explores the reasons behind the failure of New Year's resolutions, discussing various psychological and environmental factors.

In episode 2 of The Way of Coherence podcast I would like to help you better understand some reasons for why many New Year's resolutions fail. I touch on topics such as habits, the subconscious mind, fear of change, self-sabotage and environmental poisons and mind control. Books and sites mentioned are: 1. "Conditioned reflex therapy" by Andrew Salter. 2. "Change: Principles of problem formation and resolution" by P. Watzlawick et al. 3. www.thewayofcoherence.com/book-reviews 4. www.matthudson.com "It is a truism of epic proportions that habits have a tendency to remain habitual." - A. Salter.

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