The start of a new year often comes with a lot of pressure: new year, new you, strict resolutions, and unrealistic expectations. But true health isn’t built overnight—and it certainly doesn’t come from extremes. Instead, the most lasting change comes from gentle, consistent habits that support your body where it is right now.

It’s that time of year again where people are thinking about their resolutions for the new year. Although most people have at least one thing they would like to improve upon in the upcoming year, did you know that 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February? This is most likely because people create unrealistic challenges for themselves which end up seemingly daunting and unattainable. Keep reading to find out how to make your goals simpler for the new year so you actually end up following through with them.