Everyone says “new year, new me” and then ends up in the same place by February.In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, we break down why waiting for the new year to change is actually holding you back. We talk about habits, identity, discipline, planning, and why motivation alone never lasts.This is a real conversation about why most people repeat the same year on loop and how to stop relying on hype, dates, or motivation to become the person you say you want to be.We cover why change starts before January, how to build habits that stick, how identity drives consistency, and why planning beats willpower every time.What we cover in this episode• Why “new year, new me” usually fails• Motivation vs lifestyle• Identity based habits• Why starting now gives you an unfair advantage• How to stop repeating the same year• Practical planning instead of vague goals• Auditing your life honestly• Turning discipline into a daily standardIf you want 2026 to actually look different, this episode will challenge how you approach change.Follow the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4FreemanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickLike, comment, subscribe, and share this with someone still waiting for January to change their life.#theunplugpodcast #unplugpodcast #newyearmindset #selfimprovement #discipline #habits #personaldevelopment #mindsetshift #identity #consistency #motivationvsdiscipline #ukpodcast #levelup