Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”
Feb 18, 2026
They introduce Determination Day to reboot stalled New Year’s resolutions and share strategies for follow-through. Listeners suggest creative “Move 26” challenges like walking twice daily and running 26 miles a month. Stories explore reframing unpleasant experiences, reducing conflict using personality tendencies, and clever completion hacks like reading summaries to move on.
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Avoid Completist Pressure
- The podcast should not create completist stress; engagement is voluntary.
- Start 'right here' and return to past episodes only if you want, avoiding unnecessary pressure.
Use Determination Day As A Restart
- Embrace Determination Day on February 28 to reevaluate stalled New Year goals.
- Reflect on what failed, identify why, and choose new strategies to try instead.
Pick A Strategy That Fits You
- Try different habit-change strategies like pairing, accountability, distinctions, and making small investments.
- Use the 21 strategies list to pick concrete tactics that match your temperament and context.
