Jan 20 • General discussion
The Real Reason January Goals Stall
Many people confuse motivation with momentum. They feel an initial surge, then blame themselves when it fades.
In January, this shows up everywhere. New routines, new goals, higher expectations. By mid-month, energy drops, habits slip, and self-criticism takes over.
This usually isn’t a motivation issue. It’s a safety issue.
High achievers rarely choose just one change. Multiple goals layered onto an already full system are read by the nervous system as overload. When that happens, the system does what it’s designed to do: conserve energy, restore balance, resist further demand.
So when motivation disappears, don't beat yourself up; treat it as information, not failure. It may be signalling that too much, too fast, feels unsafe.
Sustainable change doesn’t start with intensity; it starts with regulation. So introduce one change at a time, implement it slowly enough for the body to trust it.
What changes if you stop chasing motivation and start listening for safety instead?
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The Real Reason January Goals Stall
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