Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?

12/01/2026 25 min
Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?

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Episode Synopsis

Every January, millions promise to eat healthier, exercise more, or save money. Yet research shows most abandon these goals before February. On today's AfricaLink Podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta and life coach Amma Ansah about the psychology behind goal-setting, why discipline often beats motivation, and how small process-based habits can make change stick.