New Years - Resolution, Intentions or Focus

Happy new year and welcome to the new year of 2024.   I always like the energy of going into a new year. It seems full of hope, a refreshing.  We get tired of old, and a new year feels like the welcoming of something new.   When you think about it though – it’s just a day.  At midnight we suddenly declare we are leaving one year or timeframe and moving into another.    At the stroke of the clock, we are declaring we can start something new.    We celebrate with fireworks, party favors and cheering to saying out with the old and in with something new.   

New year's resolution is the time to form those promises we make to ourselves. Those promises that we will continue to evolve.   Resolution – a firm decision to do or not do something.  A promise to yourself to get something done, ideally along with a plan to make it happen. A resolution can be a goal that you set informally and keep private, or you can share your goals and plans with other people. 

I personal don’t like the term resolution, though many continue to use the term – that’s alright the concept and desire to change are still the goal.   Many use the word intent.  Setting intents for what you want the new year to bring.  I’m finding myself using the word Focus more frequently.   Why? 

Listen as Laurie shares insight to how we speak about change, and tips to help us navigate the desire to change.