Suppose you are already waning on your resolutions for 2024. In that case, a Sturgeon Bay psychologist says making a new behavior a new habit for New Year’s resolutions requires patience and willpower. Dr. Dennis White suggests that our feelings sometimes get in the way of accomplishing our goals. He says you must have a triple-whammy of behavior combined with consistent thoughts and feelings.
Dr. White encourages you to hang in with the new behavior and let your emotions eventually catch up. You can listen to Dr. Dennis White's entire Mental Health Minute tips on keeping your New Year resolutions below.