Why I No Longer Set New Year's Resolutions
There’s a reason why jokes and memes about packed gyms in January and empty ones by February hit so close to home. New Year’s resolutions SUCK. 🚫✨
There, I said it.
New Year’s resolutions set us up to fail.
Why?
Because they’re often made without truly thinking them through. Resolutions are typically set during the holiday season—a time filled with emotions, indulgences, family, friends, and chaos. 🎄🎉 During this whirlwind, your regular routines—like sleep, eating, and working—are out the window. 🎤⏳ Any resolutions you create in this state aren’t based on the reality of your day-to-day life, so while they might start strong, they often crumble as the “normal” stresses of life creep back in. 🚩
Even worse, resolutions tend to focus on specific outcomes, like “I’ll lose 20 pounds,” or “I’ll save $10,000.” These goals are often isolated from the rest of your life and set with the expectation of quick results. But life is messy, interconnected, and unpredictable. 🤷♀️ When progress is slow or setbacks happen, frustration sets in, followed by disappointment and a sense of failure. 😔 Before long, the resolution is abandoned, leaving you feeling worse than when you started. 💥
I know this cycle all too well—because I’ve been there.
But when I ditched resolutions and started choosing a word for the year instead, everything changed. My life shifted, not because I set another goal but because I embraced a mindset that allowed for growth, flexibility, and grace. 🌟
The Power of a Word
In 2019, I chose my first word for the year: BE. At first, it felt like an unusual choice, but that word became my mantra and transformed my life. Here’s what BE taught me:
The ability to BE myself. 😊
The strength to BE authentic. ❤️
How to let life BE and flow naturally. 🌊
Allowing my healing to BE magical. 🌌
Learning to BE more present in my body and the moment. 🤍
By the end of 2019, I was amazed at how much I had grown simply by focusing on that one word. It wasn’t about achieving specific results but about living intentionally and allowing transformation to unfold. ✨
This year, my word was JOY, and while I’ve embraced it fully, I’ve realized that it’s not done with me yet. For 2025, JOY will return, joined by another word: CONNECTION.
These two words feel perfectly aligned with where I want to go next. I have an idea of how they will guide me, but I’m also excited to see the unexpected ways they will shape my year. The beauty of choosing a word is that it creates space for both intention and serendipity. 🌟
Why a Word Works
A word for the year is more than just a word; it’s an intention, a proclamation to the Universe that you are ready to welcome more of that energy into your life. It’s a mindset shift that unfolds over time. ✨
Unlike resolutions, a word is not about perfection or quick wins. It’s about growth, faith, and the surprises that come along the way. There’s no “failing” when you choose a word—there’s only learning and evolving. 🌈
What About You?
What do you think about resolutions? Have they worked for you, or do you find yourself abandoning them before the end of January? 🤔
What if, instead of setting resolutions, you chose a word for the year to guide you? A word that could help you stay focused and inspired as you navigate life’s twists and turns? ✨
If you’re ready to embrace this idea but feel unsure where to start, I can help. My Annual Card Reading is a powerful tool for gaining clarity. For just $65, this reading provides insight and inspiration to help you uncover your word or focus for the year ahead. Learn more here. ✨
For those ready to go deeper, consider my C.I.R.C.L.E. Method Program, a transformational 16-week journey designed to help you reconnect with your true self and create lasting change. Discover how it works. 🌟
And if you’re looking for a more hands-on approach, my Seasonal Solstice and Equinox Workshops offer a magical opportunity to set intentions and align with your goals in a supportive and empowering environment. Join us for the next session. 🌟
Let’s make 2025 the year of living intentionally, with growth, joy, and connection at the heart of everything you do. What will your word be? 💡