How Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You Creates More Time and Clarity

Every January starts the same way. We turn the page, take a deep breath, and declare: This is the year.
We vow to exercise more, save more, stress less, be better.

And then… life shows up.

There’s a reason New Year’s resolutions have such a short shelf life. Research consistently shows that most resolutions fade by February. Not because people lack motivation or discipline, but because resolutions are vague. “Lose weight” doesn’t survive carpool, deadlines, aging parents, and a calendar that fills itself.

Goals, on the other hand, can.

That’s why I love to use SMART goals . They aren’t about perfection or reinvention. They’re about clarity, intention, and momentum.