“We go through stages of contemplation, preparation, and action, possibly joined by periods of recurrence or loss of motivation during this cycle of change,” explains registered clinical counsellor and founder of Lotus Therapy, Nilou Esmaeilpour.
However, reasons such as loss of motivation (56%), lack of time (28%), and becoming bored of the resolution (25%), means many of us are falling short on our commitments.
According to new research by affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health, 71% of UK adults feel confident in keeping their health resolutions in the short term.
We’ve all felt the resistance or lack of motivation when trying to sustain a new habit or let go of one, but what’s actually going on in our minds during this time?.
This year, January 14 is known as ‘Quitters Day’ – and according to Strava is the point of the month where people are most likely to give up on their new goals.
