Why new years resolutions fail
Every January, the same thing happens.
We set big intentions, feel motivated, and promise ourselves that this year will be different. And then, most New Year’s resolutions fade by February. Not because people lack discipline or ambition, but because the way we’re taught to set goals and plan doesn’t actually match how real life, or businesses, work.
The problem with planning too far ahead.
An intention created in January often doesn’t reflect who you are or what you and your business needs by April.
Priorities shift. Businesses evolve. Opportunities appear. Energy and motivation fluctuates. But instead of adapting, many people abandon their intentions, goals and plan entirely.
Resolutions focus on outcomes, not actions.
Most resolutions sound like: “Grow the business”, “Work less”, “Be more consistent”, “Get organised”, “get fit”. They describe what we want, but not what needs to change week to week to make that outcome possible. Without a clear plan, intentions remain an idea or a day dream.
Why 90-Day Planning Works Better
Ninety days is long enough to create momentum and short enough to stay engaged.
It encourages questions like:
What matters most right now? What deserves my attention this quarter? What can wait? What are my priorities?
Momentum doesn’t come from doing everything at once, it comes from clear priorities, boundaries and consistency. A 90-day plan allows you to choose fewer priorities and give them proper attention. Plus, we tend to see progress more quickly, which serves as the pep up we need to keep going.
A Different Way to Approach the Year
Instead of setting rigid New Year’s resolutions or intentions, consider this approach:
Use the year as a direction - set the overarching vision that you want for your life.
Use quarters as decision-making windows - clear goals, priorities & a 90 day plan
Use months to reflect & refine - clarity + focus + action = momentum
Use weeks as a sprint - clearly defined priorities + execution
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Want support planning your next 90 days?
Start with clarity. Choose your priorities. Create a plan you’ll actually follow. Take action.
The 90-Day Business Reset Planner exists to provide a framework for you to turn clarity into momentum through simple, intentional action over the next quarter.
