If your goals rarely stick past January, this episode breaks down why traditional goal setting fails — and how to set goals that match your capacity, identity, and real life so 2026 actually feels different.

In this episode, we challenge the way most people approach goal setting and explain why motivation-based or overly rigid goals often lead to burnout instead of progress. We walk through a more sustainable framework that focuses on identity, consistency, and realistic capacity rather than perfection. You'll learn how to shift from "what do I want to achieve?" to "who do I need to become?" — and how that mindset creates long-term change across health, habits, business, and life. If you're ready to plan for 2026 without pressure or self-judgment, this conversation will ground you.

What You'll Learn:

• Why SMART goals aren't enough on their own

• The difference between outcome-based vs. identity-based goals

• How to set goals based on your current capacity, not ideal motivation

• How to break goals into quarterly, monthly, and weekly behaviors

• Setting 2026 goals without putting your life on hold

Chapters:

00:50 - Welcome to The Wellness Effect + New Year Intentions 01:27 - Why 80–90% of New Year's Goals Don't Stick 11:35 - The Missing Link in Goal Setting (Identity vs Outcomes) 15:05 - Who Do You Need to Become to Reach Your Goals? 18:45 - Capacity-Based Goals: Floor vs Ceiling 22:18 - Behavior-Based Goals That Actually Create Change 27:40 - Consistency Over Motivation (What Really Works) 39:50 - Applying Identity-Based Goals to Health & Life 55:40 - When Goals Shift as Your Life Changes 57:45 - Why We've Stopped Setting Arbitrary Numbers

Resources:

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