Every January, millions of people make resolutions with the best of intentions. “This year will be different.” “This time I’ll stick with it.” But here’s the truth we don’t talk about enough: most resolutions fade by February. Not because people lack willpower, but because resolutions often behave like fads—intense, exciting, and short‑lived. Real change doesn’t come from a burst of motivation. It comes from small, consistent, incremental shifts in daily habits.