Why New Years Resolutions Fail... Do this instead.

In this video I discuss why New Years resolutions typically fail and offer an alternative to the New Years resolution that I have personally found far more powerful, impacting, and long lasting.

I briefly discuss the research on why New Years resolutions fail and then I dive into a 3-part formula I created to transform your life in 2024 through the power of intention.

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[sierrabogart]

My intention this year is intuition. I will learn how to follow my intuition and trust myself and my body. Thank you! ❤

[lindafr]

My intention is to prioritize myself. To look for the answers inwards, to make decisions based on what is the best for me. To become best friends with myself, and fall in love with me. Please hold me accountable for that, vibe tribe!

[spookyskeletins]

Competence is my intention for 2024. Becoming a competent employee for the job that I want, becoming a competent friend for my friend group, making sure my body is competent for things I want to be able to do in life. Making sure my mind and soul are competent to be able to accomplish all of these things. Thanks for this wonderful push to make the life I want for myself. Your videos are truly inspiring. Much love Sky, looking forward to everything you have to give the world in 2024.

[tvzzgoh]

I just discovered your channel this week, started with your videos from 3 years ago. Your demeanor has developed to exuding confidence and self-assuredness. It so inspiring to witness your growth. You are amazing! 💗

[annievalentine]

Hi Sky, it would be cool to see a video on any practices or things that you do during your moon cycle to help with mood swings and menstrual cramps. Thanks!

[cynthiamontgomery]

Thriving is my intention for 2024! I have spent 2023 in my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan doing Vanlife (mini) and it was pure survival, I am up leveling that to thriving, please keep me accountable, thanks!!!!

[walterelie]

Wow. Through the months and years we have witnessed you grow and your message unfold in the most beautiful way. The shift is real and you’re glowing! I look forward to see what this year means for the Vibe Tribe and the collective.

[piamarcalinas]

My intention for this year is SERENDIPITY! Living a flow-based life, being calm and at peace, knowing and having faith that everything is as it should be, and everything works out perfectly for me ✨️

[evolvetravel]

Love how you edited this. Thx Shaman Sky~

[janiceg]

Im doing some shadow work to get honest with myself about my anger, hurt, ugly feelings that I’ve denied even having my whole 53 years. It isn’t even about telling anyone or involving others, it’s just time for me to be authentic and recognize I’ve been hurt, sad, grieving, betrayed, suffered loss, and all of that makes me human. Im human. Im allowed to expand my feelings and “go there”. My intention is to embrace my humanness. ❤

[Boulderman]

This is all so true. As a senior I get free membership to 24-hour gyms, rec centers and other membership gyms. My 2024 new year's resolution was to work out every day at the gym. But so far not once yet 😔. Just checked out HOLOS on Costa Rica and love it. You are so lucky to be there. I love the word excitement as your intention. My intention will be "joy".

[KatessaT]

Strength is my intention for 2024. I want to infuse strength into everything this year. Strong mind, strong body, strong relationships, strong finances. Thank you Sky <3

[roughmetaphors]

My intention is the word clear. At the start of this year I am continuing a process of clearing out physical and mental clutter and distracting actions. Being clear to me includes being focused at work, with my mind clear from distractions for certain hours of the day, so that I can earn money to support myself which I need to do. I aim to advance towards clean eating with real foods and ingredients, and most importantly a clear mind, so that I may be balanced and act rightly in life, and develop a clear channel to the divine. By the end of the year I intend to have strengthened my intuitive abilities. Thank you so much for this video!

[FylaStarr]

My intention for the year is to embrace uncertainty, and my one word for the year is Action.

To step out of my comfort zone. To stop hiding in the safety of my little introvert cave and step into my power. To finally start taking the steps to healing that I've been talking about for so long, but haven't yet done. 🙏🙏 2024 is a big year for us all as a collective, I feel. Change is on the horizon.

[KyrieNichelle]

All of this is so spot on, Sky! One thing I will add that I absolutely can't overlook in my own endeavors is self-celebration! Really allowing myself to be proud and excited for myself when I accomplish even the smallest tasks towards my intentions. <3 Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

[LizaSchizas]

The 'word' is a game changer. My word for 2024 is 'joy' finding my joy and releasing energetic blocks of what could be my joy. I spent so long working on everyone else's joy that i forgot to work on my own. Here I am at 42, FINALLY giving myself permission to say YES to my JOY!

[madelinewaters]

Presence & Action is my mantra for the year! I chose around New Year’s Day.
If it feels too much I’m going to focus on Presence. I love that you called out the aspects of new year resolutions that both make them cringey for some people, unattainable for others, yet arguably work well for a small portion of us. Thanks for showing a different mindset option 😉🙏🏼

[hellomarijke]

My intentiom at the beginning of this year was "reconnection". I've felt so lost in 2023 and wanted to connect to my old self again, the me between the age of 20 - 25. This month I found out I slowly started to shift my intention to "play". I realized that by playing (from a snowballfight with others in the snow to booking upcoming trips and getting hyped about it) I started to feel the freedom I used to feel before life became so weird.

So this year, I'm approaching everything, new and old, with a playful and curious behaviour. Get out of my comfort zone, make new friends, connect with old friends, do new things, etc. And do it with the playfullness of a child, with the wonder a child would feel. It already made January such a good month ❤

I feel like a heavy weight is slowly lifting from me. I start to feel like my old self more and more: the one who didn't take life too seriously and would go with the flow and enjoy the process more than the outcome. I feel much less stress on almost EVERY aspect of my life, and this within a few weeks time!

So yes, I shifted my intention to "play". Big words as "freedom" and "reconnection" and even "prioritizing myself" will come after I've mastered play again! 😊

Keep your mind young 😇

[kali]

My intention for 2024 is peace. I’ve been living my life for everyone else rather than myself and helping them through their hardships. I owe it to myself and deserve to create the peace I’ve been yearning for in my own self. Peace of mind, peace in my heart and soul, lay to rest everything that is in the way of my personal peace 💕

[lees]

Thank you so much Sky for this breath of fresh air. I’ve been going through a really rough time lately and I needed to hear what you had to say. 🧡