Why High Achievers Fail at New Year's Resolutions

Welcome to mid-January. If you’ve already broken your New Year's resolution, raise your hand. 👋 You aren't lazy, and you don't lack discipline. You are likely running on empty. In this video, I unpack the real reason why high-achieving professionals struggle to stick to new promises: Capacity. When your nervous system is constantly managing immediate threats—deadlines, emails, endless demands—you simply don't have the spare "battery" to add anything new. As a certified nature and forest therapy guide, I explain why "powering through" fades after a few weeks and how true nature connection (not just hiking for exercise!) creates the physiological safety you need to recover. We cover: 🌿 The Capacity Trap: Why failing a resolution is a biological signal, not a character flaw. 🌿 Nervous System Regulation: How nature-based practices lower cortisol and improve your ability to set boundaries at work. 🌿 The Productivity Bias: Why "achieving" outdoors (tracking miles, hitting PBs) prevents the recovery you actually need. 🌿 The Solution: How to rebuild your "body battery" so you can finally sustain your goals. Stop blaming yourself for lack of grit. It’s time to rebuild your capacity first. Let's Connect: I'm TrekHer Wilson, your certified ANFT nature & forest therapy guide, PhD scientist, and midlife mom on a journey with nature. I help leaders and teams use nature connection to recover from burnout and navigate identity shifts. #NatureTherapy #BurnoutRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #NewYearsResolutions #MentalHealthAwareness #ForestBathing #CorporateWellness