Intentions vs Goals: Why Intentions Stick When Goals Fail (And How to Sustain Them)
Every January, millions of people set ambitious New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, get fit, be disciplined, transform their lives. And by February? Most have already quit. This isn’t because people are lazy or lack willpower. It’s because traditional goal-setting is fundamentally flawed. Let’s look at why — and what actually works. Why Goal-Setting Often Backfires…