How to Make New Year's Resolutions Stick - E15

Mona, Minali and Ishana dive deep into the real reason resolutions rarely stick, and what you can actually do to create lasting change. Through honest stories, generational perspectives, and plenty of humor, they unpack the difference between New Year resolutions, goals, and habits, and why reflection must come before ambition. You’ll hear personal examples of failed resolutions, the psychology behind habit-building, and the practical strategies that finally helped each of them make meaningful progress. Whether you want to reset your fitness routine, build healthier boundaries, or simply start the year with more intention, this conversation gives you the mindset and tools to make 2026 your most sustainable year yet.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Goals Versus Resolutions

(06:00) - Why Resolutions Fail

(09:00) - Why Habits Shape Success

(12:00) - Realistic Goal Setting

(15:00) - Lifestyle-Aligned Choices

(18:00) - Intentional 30-Day Challenge

(21:00) - Why Accountability Drives Action

(24:00) - Prioritizing Personal Goals

(27:00) - Building Better Habits

(30:00) - Sustainable Fitness Planning

(33:00) - Resolutions With Depth

Key Topics Discussed:

Three Takes, Ishana Nigam, Minali Nigam, Mona Nigam, generational advice, New Year resolutions, habit-building strategies, goal-setting tips, making resolutions stick, personal growth podcast

Mentions:

3 Reasons New Years Resolutions Fail: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2019/12/21/the-top-3-reasons-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-yours-can-succeed/

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