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January often feels like the time to push harder, be stricter and finally get things right... especially when it comes to food, exercise and weight loss.
But for many women, that approach can keep them stuck in the same cycle each year.
In this episode, I talk about why lasting change doesn’t come from more effort or willpower, but from changing how you see yourself.
We explore identity, self-compassion and self-trust, and why keeping small promises to yourself is what actually builds confidence and consistency.
You'll learn:
Why trying harder often backfires in January
How your identity shapes your habits more than motivation does
The link between self-criticism and giving up
Why self-compassion helps change stick
How small, doable promises rebuild self-trust
A gentler, more sustainable way to approach January
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:
reflect on what’s actually mattered this year
decide who you want to be moving forward
choose a small number of realistic habits
plan for dips in motivation, rather than being derailed by them
You can download it via the link below:
2026 Goals Sheet
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 below.
Online Coaching with Hayley
Take a look at what previous clients have achieved here:
Client Results
And if you need any help, have any questions or want to get in touch, email [email protected]
Or come find me on social media:
facebook.com/hayleyplummerpt/
instagram.com/hayleyplummerpt/
By Hayley Plummer5
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January often feels like the time to push harder, be stricter and finally get things right... especially when it comes to food, exercise and weight loss.
But for many women, that approach can keep them stuck in the same cycle each year.
In this episode, I talk about why lasting change doesn’t come from more effort or willpower, but from changing how you see yourself.
We explore identity, self-compassion and self-trust, and why keeping small promises to yourself is what actually builds confidence and consistency.
You'll learn:
Why trying harder often backfires in January
How your identity shapes your habits more than motivation does
The link between self-criticism and giving up
Why self-compassion helps change stick
How small, doable promises rebuild self-trust
A gentler, more sustainable way to approach January
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:
reflect on what’s actually mattered this year
decide who you want to be moving forward
choose a small number of realistic habits
plan for dips in motivation, rather than being derailed by them
You can download it via the link below:
2026 Goals Sheet
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 below.
Online Coaching with Hayley
Take a look at what previous clients have achieved here:
Client Results
And if you need any help, have any questions or want to get in touch, email [email protected]
Or come find me on social media:
facebook.com/hayleyplummerpt/
instagram.com/hayleyplummerpt/

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