01/14/2026
It's mid-January and those resolutions you made with so much hope? Yeah, mine too.
But here's what I want you to know as a trauma therapist: when your goals keep failing, it's probably not because you're lazy or lack willpower.
It's because your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.
When your body thinks it's in danger (hello, unresolved trauma), it's not going to prioritize morning yoga or that side project. It's going to prioritize keeping you alive. Right now.
What looks like procrastination? Often a freeze response.
What looks like self-sabotage? Your system trying to protect you.
I wrote about why this happens and what actually helps (hint: it's not more discipline).
Because you're not broken. Your nervous system is just doing what it learned to do.
Read the full post: https://mosaicbloomcounseling.com/blog/why-your-new-years-goals-keep-failing-and-what-your-nervous-system-has-to-do-with-it/
When New Year's goals consistently fail, it's not about willpower or discipline—it's often a trauma response. Learn how unresolved trauma keeps your nervous system in survival mode, why traditional goal-setting backfires, and what your body actually needs to move forward. A trauma-informed approac...
