At Lady CPR, we stay up-to-date with the latest trends in fitness and wellness. Last year, our team took on exciting new clients, explored cutting-edge technologies and treatments, and travelled across the UK and beyond, all in the name of wellness.
Each of us has our “thing.” From alpine skiing to gym workouts and marathon training, we’ve discovered what we love, and we’ve stuck with it. That doesn’t make us perfect, but it does mean we’ve found our niche.
As the new year kicks off, there’s the usual buzz around fitness, fresh starts, and New Year’s resolutions, both from a professional lens and a personal one. But here’s something the brands don’t often tell you…
According to a 2024 Forbes Health survey, most New Year’s resolutions don’t last. Only a tiny fraction survives beyond four months:
- 8% last one month
- 21.9% last two months
- 22.2% last three months
- 13.1% last four months
Resolutions often fail because they are vague, rely on fleeting motivation, start too ambitiously, lack a clear plan, or focus on deprivation rather than developing positive habits. Here’s why:
Why Resolutions Fail
- Unrealistic & Vague: Goals like “get fit” are hard to track. They lack specific actions.
- Motivation is Fleeting: Relying solely on January enthusiasm rarely works. Habits beat motivation every time.
- All-or-Nothing Thinking: Trying to change everything at once leads to overwhelm and quitting after one slip.
- Focusing on Deprivation: Simply trying to stop a negative behaviour often backfires. You need to replace it with something positive.
- No Real Plan: Without concrete steps and systems, it’s easy to lose direction.
What You Can Do Instead
- Get Specific & Small (Atomic Habits): Instead of “get a six-pack,” try “add an extra rep each workout” or “try a new Pilates class.”
- Find Your “Why”: Connect your goal to your values and who you want to become. This works for fitness—and life in general.
- Build Systems, Not Just Goals: Shape your environment and daily actions to make healthy choices automatic.
- Plan for Failure: One bad weekend doesn’t undo progress. Have a plan to get back on track immediately.
- Focus on Positive Actions: Aim to add a healthy habit (like “eat nutritious food”) rather than just eliminate a bad one.
- Start When You’re Ready: Waiting until you’re prepared is better than starting poorly and quitting.
- Create Support: Accountability partners, coaches, or communities make consistency much easier.
Turning Resolutions into Routines You’ll Love
The fun part? Your resolutions can become routines you genuinely enjoy. For example:
- Swap a weekend at the pub for a sauna session with friends
- Try a new sport, like padel, with your partner for laughs and fitness
- Spend time at the driving range, gym, or local trails
Even small increases in activity can boost your health and quality of life. Remember, sharing the journey is half the fun, especially in grey January! For more insights and updates on the wellbeing market, be sure to follow our blog at LadyCPR.