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048. Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: Mastering Emotional Challenges to Lasting Behaviour Change | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
048. Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: Mastering Emotional Challenges to Lasting Behaviour Change | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
048. Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: Mastering Emotional Challenges to Lasting Behaviour Change | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Johnny Lawrence tackles the emotional challenges of New Year’s resolutions and how to make lasting behaviour changes.
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Episode Overview
- Emotional responses are often the main obstacle to change.
- Our nervous system prefers familiarity over new growth.
- Sustainable change requires increased emotional awareness.
- Practical steps can help increase tolerance to emotions.
- Understanding emotions can lead to lasting behaviour change.
Change isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more capable of being yourself.
Curious about how others manage the emotional rollercoaster of New Year’s resolutions? In this engaging episode of The Self Development Podcast, Johnny Lawrence delves into the often overlooked emotional hurdles that can derail our well-intentioned plans for change. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Johnny breaks down why motivation tends to wane after the initial excitement of setting goals, especially during the New Year.
He shares his experience as a personal trainer, highlighting that it’s not the lack of knowledge or willpower that holds people back, but the emotional responses triggered by change. Johnny argues that our nervous system prioritises familiarity over improvement, making known discomfort feel safer than unknown growth. He encourages listeners to become more emotionally aware and tolerant, suggesting that real, sustainable change begins with acknowledging and sitting with uncomfortable emotions rather than suppressing them.
Through relatable stories and practical advice, he challenges us to reconsider how we approach behaviour change and offers simple steps to increase emotional tolerance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with maintaining their resolutions or seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional dynamics at play in behaviour change. So, are you ready to tackle those emotional barriers and make lasting changes in your life?