Every year, millions of people commit to New Year’s resolutions: exercise more, eat healthier, save money, and stress less. Yet, by the end of January—or February at the latest—most of these resolutions have already fallen by the wayside.
Why does this happen? Because people try to change their behaviors without addressing the deeper forces driving those behaviors—the beliefs and thought patterns buried in the subconscious mind. In fact, 95% of the thoughts, beliefs, and actions that shape our outcomes operate beneath the surface, silently influencing what we do (and don’t do). This makes it incredibly difficult to create lasting change through sheer willpower alone.
Let me tell you—willpower doesn’t stand a chance against subconscious patterns! No matter how strong your intentions are, these deeply ingrained beliefs silently shape your habits, choices, and actions without your conscious awareness. They act like invisible directors, steering your behavior and creating barriers that make sticking to goals and resolutions so difficult. True transformation starts by bringing these patterns to light and consciously reframing them.
For example, you might be unknowingly holding onto beliefs like:
- “I’ll never be good at sticking with anything.”
- “If I fail, it just proves I’m not capable.”
- “I don’t deserve to prioritize myself.”
- “Taking time for me means I’m neglecting others.”
Sound familiar?
Trying to change behavior without understanding how beliefs influence what you do is why so many people fail to create lasting change. These deep-seated beliefs, often formed years ago, operate like autopilot. Without uncovering and addressing them, you’ll inevitably find yourself repeating the same patterns and getting the same results.
If lasting change is what you truly want this year, start by examining what you believe. Ask yourself:
- What do I believe about my ability to stick with new habits?
- What thoughts or emotions come up when I try to change?
- What patterns have caused me to quit or fail in the past?
When you bring these subconscious patterns to light, you can begin to rewrite them. For example:
- Replace “I’m not disciplined” with “I’m capable of building small, consistent habits.”
- Shift “It’s selfish to take time for me” to “Caring for myself allows me to show up better for others.”
- Reframe “I always fail” into “Every effort I make helps me grow and learn.”
The truth is, your subconscious mind runs the show. Until you uncover and reframe the beliefs buried there, any attempts at change will feel like swimming upstream.
This year, instead of simply resolving to exercise more, eat healthier, or achieve another goal, commit to understanding the deeper drivers behind your actions. Focus on the thought patterns and beliefs that have held you back in the past. When you start with this inner work, you’ll find that the changes you’ve struggled to make begin to feel not just possible—but inevitable.
True transformation starts from within. Make this year the one where you go beyond surface-level resolutions and create a foundation for real, lasting change.
Happy New Year, my friends! Here’s to a year of real transformation, bringing health and happiness 😊
