A Gentler New Year’s Resolution

As a former Fitness Instructor now Life Coach, I’ve seen many people - including myself - try to transform themselves in the new year. There are diets and gym memberships. There are break-ups and dating apps. And there are so many promises.

Don’t get me wrong. I am here for goal setting and personal growth.

But what if, instead of listing all of the things you need to start doing and stop doing and change entirely, you started to think about what went right this year and you cultivated more of that?

What if instead of naming all of your shortcomings and negative qualities, you focused on your strengths and decided on ways to continue to excel?

What if you remembered all of the moments that mattered this year and found a way to have more of them?

• Maybe you enjoyed time with friends so you decide to get together more often.

• Maybe you were kinder to yourself so you plan to practice more self-care.

• Maybe you had some meaningful parenting moments so you focus your energy on intentional parenting.

• Maybe you enjoyed giving back to your community so you think of a way to give on a larger scale.

• Maybe you put less pressure on the holidays and were able to be present so you do more of that going forward.

• Maybe you set a boundary and stuck to it so you think of other areas where you can do this again.

• Maybe you had a fun date night so you add it to your calendar more regularly.

New Year’s resolutions are not mandatory. There is no rule that says you have to make a change. But if you are looking to set goals, make improvements or be more intentional in the new year, and you would like a gentler approach, try doing it with love. And if you need support, I am here for you.

You’ve got this. I believe in you.

Suzanne