New Year’s Resolution Builder

80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Why? Because "get healthier" or "advance my career" aren't plans—they're wishes.

Most resolutions fail because they lack:

• Specific, measurable goals
• Month-by-month action plans
• Accountability systems
• Obstacle planning

This tool guides you through a structured 20-30 minute conversation with 5 specialized AI "agents" who help you create a complete resolution blueprint.

By the end of the process, you'll have:

✨ A Clear Vision - What you truly want (not what you think you "should" want)

🎯 Specific Goals - Measurable targets with quarterly milestones

📅 12-Month Action Plan - Exactly what to do each month to achieve your goal

🛡️ Accountability System - Tracking methods, check-ins, and obstacle plans

📋 Final Blueprint - A comprehensive document you can reference all year

Before: "I want to get fit in 2026"

After: "I will lose 20 pounds by June 30, 2026 through:

• 4 weekly workouts (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat at 6am)
• Daily food tracking in MyFitnessPal
• Weekly accountability check-ins with Sarah
• Q1 milestone: 8 pounds by March 31
• Monthly meal prep every Sunday
• If-then plans for common obstacles..."

📥 Download the Resolution Builder

Or view the raw file here (right-click → Save As)

This tool works with:

• Claude Projects (Recommended) - claude.ai
• ChatGPT - Create a new chat or custom GPT
• Gemini - Create a new Gem

Instructions:

1. Create a new project/chat
2. Upload new-years-resolution-builder.txt
3. Add this instruction: "Your critical operating instructions are attached. Follow them exactly and do not break character."

Type *start in the chat and follow the guided process.

The tool will walk you through conversations with 5 agents:

1. Maya (Vision Clarifier) - ~5 minutes
2. David (Goal Architect) - ~5 minutes
3. Jen (Action Planner) - ~10 minutes
4. Marcus (Accountability Designer) - ~5 minutes
5. Alex (Resolution Finalizer) - ~5 minutes

At the end, you'll receive a complete resolution blueprint. Copy and save it to:

• Google Docs
• Notion
• Apple Notes
• Wherever you'll actually reference it

Once you start, you can use these commands anytime:

• *start - Begin resolution creation
• *help - Show all available commands
• *status - Check your current progress
• *agent vision - Jump to Vision Clarifier
• *agent goal - Jump to Goal Architect
• *agent plan - Jump to Action Planner
• *agent accountability - Jump to Accountability Designer
• *agent final - Jump to Resolution Finalizer
• *restart - Start over from scratch

Helps you discover what you actually want for 2026 through deep questions about motivation, importance, and trade-offs.

Transforms your vision into a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) with quarterly milestones.

Creates your month-by-month action plan for all 12 months, including specific habits, tasks, and time commitments.

Builds your accountability system with tracking methods, social support, obstacle planning, and environmental design.

Synthesizes everything into your final resolution blueprint—a single document with your complete plan.

• Vague goals
• No action plan
• No accountability
• Relies on motivation
• 80% failure rate

• Specific, measurable goals
• Month-by-month action plans
• Built-in accountability systems
• Relies on systems, not motivation
• Dramatically higher success rate

Q: How long does this take?
A: 20-30 minutes total. It's an investment that pays off all year.

Q: Do I need technical knowledge?
A: No. Just upload the file and type *start. The tool guides you through everything.

Q: Can I use this for multiple resolutions?
A: Yes! Either create separate chat sessions, or type *restart to start fresh. However, research shows focusing on ONE resolution dramatically increases success rates.

Q: What if I want to adjust my resolution mid-year?
A: Life changes—flexibility is strength. You can return to the tool, jump to specific agents (like *agent plan), and revise your plan.

Q: Which AI platform works best?
A: Claude Projects tends to give the most thoughtful, nuanced responses. But all three platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) work well.

Q: Is this really free?
A: Yes. Completely free. No signup, no upsell, no BS. If you use a paid AI platform (like ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro), you'll need that subscription, but the tool itself is free.

Q: Can I share this with friends?
A: Absolutely! Share the GitHub link. Help others succeed too.

1. Be honest - The tool only works if you're truthful about your constraints, motivation, and capabilities

2. Take your time - Don't rush through the questions. The quality of your answers determines the quality of your resolution

3. Save your blueprint - Copy it to a document you'll actually reference monthly

4. Review monthly - Set a recurring calendar reminder to review your blueprint on the last Sunday of each month

5. Adjust as needed - If life changes, update your plan. Rigid plans break; flexible systems adapt

6. Focus on ONE - Better to achieve one great resolution than fail at three mediocre ones

Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Want to improve an agent?

• Open an issue
• Submit a pull request
• Share your feedback

This is an open project. Contributions welcome.

This tool was inspired by the multi-agent approach used in the BMAD Method.

MIT License - Use it, modify it, share it. Just don't be a jerk.

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📥 Download the tool and get started.

Stop setting vague wishes. Start building real plans.

Make 2026 your year.