WellBEing Wins w/ Debbey Woodruff: Are you a Resolution Person?

If you’re like 30–50% of the U.S. population, you start the year with a resolution.
And if you’re like many others, you’ve also noticed… they don’t always last.

In fact, less than 1% of people keep their resolutions for an entire year. Many are abandoned within the first 30 days (depending on the survey, anywhere from 8–75% fall off by month one).

And yet—the desire is real.

People genuinely want to:

• Feel healthier
• Experience more financial security
• Build stronger, more meaningful connections

(These are consistently the top reasons people set resolutions.)

So why do so many resolutions get orphaned so quickly?

The “Fail-ution” 

The issue isn’t desire.
It’s method.

There are three proven ways to dramatically increase your chances of success:

1. Turn resolutions into intentions
2. Build habits that support them
3. Add accountability

Intentions vs. Resolutions: 

On paper, the words are similar.

• Resolution: “A personal expression of will or intent, especially in pursuit of a goal.”
• Intention: “A determination to act in a certain way.”

But emotionally? They feel very different.

According to Gallup, about 70% of decisions are driven by emotions. That means how something feels matters more than how logical or well-planned it is.

Intentions feel more forgiving and less pass/fail. They speak to direction and focus – something you can reset when sidetracked. 

Build a Habit 

Research shows that about 40% of our day is driven by habits—automatic behaviors we repeat without thinking.

To implement your intention, you just need to align small actions by asking:

• Is this action aligned with my intention?
• What’s one small thing I can do today to support it?

Example:
If your intention is to exercise more:

• Park farther from store entrances
• Choose walking dates instead of coffee dates

Each choice that supports your intention counts as a win. Small wins add up.

Add Accountability 

When I was a teenager, a friend and I called each other every morning.
The call lasted 60 seconds—just long enough to remind each other to stick with our resolution.

We were in the 1% who made it the whole year.

Every year after, without that accountability? I didn’t.

Accountability works. Try:

• A text
• A quick check-in
• A shared goal tracker

The bonus? Accountability strengthens connection, which is a key ingredient of overall wellBEing.

So… What Will You Choose?

• A resolution or an intention?
• Building habits around it?
• Adding accountability?

What’s one step you can take today toward the thing you truly want?

Remember:
Every step counts.
Every aligned choice is a win.
Celebrate progress. Don’t give up.

The transformation isn’t just in the destination—it’s in the journey toward WellBEing. 

Debbey Woodruff – Your WellBEing Guide – is a certified yoga teacher and mindfulness practitioner. Through yoga therapy, mindful movement, breathwork, and guided self-reflection, Debbey helps you reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and nurture lasting emotional well-being. Experience a compassionate, personalized path to healing and renewal and find your W.O.W. – Whole-body Optimized WellBEing ©. Debbey is the owner of Breakthrough! WellBEing Phone: 704-881-4912 and email:info@breakthroughwellbeing.com

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You are a blessing. May you also be blessed!

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