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Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?

Why do New Year's resolutions fail so quickly?

DW AfricaLink

January 12, 202625m 50s

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Show Notes

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.

Topics

MotivationNew Year 2026New Year ResolutionLife CoachGhana#lifegoals2026