You’ve already fallen off your New Year’s resolution — and that doesn’t mean you failed.

In this episode of Suffering for Art, we explore why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to actually build goals that stick in 2026 — without burnout, shame, or relying on willpower.

Most people don’t struggle with discipline. They struggle because their goals are fighting human biology, nervous system regulation, and real life. In this episode, we break down the neuroscience behind habit formation and explain how to create sustainable change that works with your brain instead of against it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why willpower is a limited resource (and why it runs out)

• What’s happening in your brain when you procrastinate or “fall off”

• How your nervous system impacts motivation and consistency

• Why falling off a goal isn’t failure — it’s feedback

• Identity-based habits that create long-term change

• Simple systems that survive stress, low energy, and chaotic schedules

This episode is especially for artists and creatives navigating unpredictable routines, emotional labor, and high cognitive load — but anyone who feels stuck in the resolution cycle will benefit.

This isn’t about pushing harder or becoming more disciplined.
It’s about building habits that feel safe, repeatable, and realistic — so change becomes your new normal.

At the end of the episode, you’ll get a simple reflection prompt to help you restart without guilt and begin again in a way your brain can actually support.

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