Only 8% of people who set New Year’s resolutions actually end up achieving them, some disappointing research shows.

Speaking to the BBC, psychotherapist Rachel Weinstein said that part of this high failure rate may have to do with the belief that we’ll be “a completely different person” in the new year.

Instead, people like Lannay Dale-Tooze, a personal trainer at Gymshark, think that going slow and steady – as well as “habit stacking” – is the way to go.

“Habit stacking is all about linking a new action with something you already do, making it easier to stay on track,” Dale-Tooze said.

“We all have daily habits, like brushing our teeth, putting on shoes before heading out, or watching TV after dinner. If you attach a new habit to something you’re already doing, it’s easier to make it stick.”

Here’s how the trainer would start “habit stacking” exercise:

1) Stretch for 10 minutes when watching TV in the evenings

Stretching, which

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