51: Resetting for 2026: Power, Freedom, and Your New Year's Plan
This is the last Overwhelm Cure podcast episode of 2025, and I certainly feel like we need a reset.
2025 was a year full of highs, but I also felt the stress and the weight of the world.
If you did too, I invite you to close that chapter, take what we learned, and plan for 2026.
The Chinese zodiac brings the Year of the Horse, which signifies power, freedom, energy, and success. It encourages bold action, pursuing dreams, and overcoming obstacles through determination. 2025 was the Year of the Snake — a year of shedding what no longer fits our lives.
As we approach a fresh new year, let's be honest about resolutions.
How long do yours last?
Did you know the average is 3.5 weeks? Mine is about a day and a half. I love making resolutions, but I often lack a plan.
Forming a new habit takes work, discomfort, and dedication, and when I realize how hard it is, I usually give up. This year, let’s pick resolutions that are reasonable and realistic, and make a plan to support ourselves.
Before we set 2026 goals, we need to first reflect on 2025.
In today's episode, you'll hear why most resolutions fail — and what you can do instead to make them stick in 2026.
Discover:
The problem with resolutions and why most fail fast.
How to embrace the Year of the Horse (2026), which encourages power, freedom, energy, success, and bold action.
The secret to creating goals that are genuinely achievable (hint: they need to provide joy and meaning).
Why planning and support (even external) are essential.
A counterintuitive approach to creating a consistent habit by going slow.
How to create a plan for setbacks to help you stay on track.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflections
01:12 Embracing the Year of the Horse
01:56 New Year's Resolutions: Setting Realistic Goals
03:27 Reflecting on the Past Year
07:04 Internal Motivation vs. External Validation
10:02 Creating Sustainable Habits
17:03 The Importance of Resetting and Self-Compassion
20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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