If you’ve ever started a new habit feeling motivated, only to slip back into old patterns a few weeks later, this episode is for you.
Because habits don’t usually fail due to lack of willpower.
They fail because we try to change what we do without changing how we see ourselves – and without setting up our environment to support us when life gets busy.
In this episode, I talk about:
• why motivation fades
• what “identity” actually means (in a practical, non-fluffy way)
• how your self-talk shapes your habits
• how small actions build lasting change
• and how to stop restarting every January
This isn’t about being stricter or more disciplined.
It’s about building habits that fit your real life, and becoming someone who doesn’t need to keep starting over.
I’ve created a free 2026 Goals and Reflection sheet to help you approach the new year without pressure or extremes.
It’s designed to help you:
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reflect on what’s actually mattered this year
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decide who you want to be moving forward
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choose a small number of realistic habits
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plan for dips in motivation, rather than being derailed by them
You can download it via the link below:
If you’d love some help putting this into practice – building self-trust, consistency and habits that actually last – you’ll also find details about my coaching here:
Take a look at what previous clients have achieved:
And if you need any help, have any questions or want to get in touch, email hayley@hayleyplummer.co.uk
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