Ask RPM: How Do I Actually Stick to My New Year Goals?

January is ambitious. Everyone’s motivated. Everyone has a plan. Everyone thinks this is the year everything changes. And then it’s mid-month, you’re tired, and your goals are already asking for more than you can give.

At RPM, we believe the problem isn’t motivation – it’s expectations.

Here’s how to set goals that actually survive real life.

1. Pick goals that fit your daily routine

The best goals don’t require a full lifestyle overhaul.

If you want to move more, use what’s nearby – a quick gym session (at your RPM fitness center 😉), a walk, a short workout at home. If it’s convenient, you’ll do it. If it’s complicated, you won’t.

2. Make the habit easier than skipping it

Set yourself up so doing the thing takes less effort than avoiding it.

Shoes by the door. Water bottle on the counter. Meal ingredients you’ll actually use. Convenience is the secret weapon no one talks about.

3. Stop aiming for “every day”

Every day is unnecessary pressure. Three times a week is strong. Four is elite.

Consistency matters more than frequency, and guilt helps no one.

4. Track progress casually

You don’t need a color-coded system unless that genuinely brings you joy.

A Notes app list. Calendar checkmarks. A vague sense of momentum. All valid.

5. Build goals that work on low-energy days

If your habit only works when you’re well-rested, motivated, and thriving, it’s not a habit – it’s a fantasy.

Design goals for tired Tuesdays, busy weeks, and cold nights when staying in feels correct.

Because the best New Year goals aren’t impressive – they’re repeatable.
And having a home that supports your routines can make sticking with them a little easier. If you’re looking for an RPM Living community near you, you can explore our communities across the US.

– RPM