New Year's resolutions are not always easy to start, but some say the key is to be consistent. Some say they will be hitting the gym, and others say it is just about showing more gratitude.
Yuna Nordeen knows a thing or two about kickstarting a good habit.
"I use this rule, 54321," Nordeen said. "Whenever you don't feel like doing something, just internally compound that number, 54321, and make the small step so that eventually those small steps lead to a big step."
This year, with motivation from her 3-year-old son, she is determined to get rid of fear and stay motivated to be healthier and happier.
"Years ago, I was diagnosed with the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, so I was 40 pounds heavier. So, that fear was a jumpstart for me to get into fitness," Nordeen said.
John Cwiok is a Lifetime personal training leader.
"People underestimate, like, the power of just showing up, right?" Cwiok said. "Just understand, this is a long, it's a marathon, not a sprint. You know, it does take time."
For some, it is about setting a goal of intention, like riding bikes, in order to get closer to what they are looking forward to in 2026.
"Finding something that you enjoy, I don't know, whether that's like dancing or pickleball," said Francesca Flores. "More happiness, I don't know, finding more joy in the world."
For others, it is about treating every year with the same care and concern.
"Just keep doing what I'm doing. But breathe. You know, stretch. Focus on nutrition, kindness," said one man, named Rob.
Health and fitness coach Sandi Berger says even if you do not hit your goal on Jan. 1, the important thing is that you start.
"I never make resolutions because I'm a fitness trainer and a health coach, and I live every day as if I'm living my resolutions," Berger said. "Start right when the iron is hot, could be June 1. Could be January 1. But just get on that bandwagon and do it."
A couple of the health and fitness coaches ABC7 spoke with said it can be helpful to journal, make vision boards or find accountability partners to help make the New Year's resolution stick.