12/31/2025
The end of the year is filled with resolutions, celebrations, reflections, promises, and new wellness routines - new year, new me, right?
It feels like so much pressure to change or improve yourself, because the calendar year changes. The idea of a reset is so attractive, but there isn’t a magic button to press that shifts us into our dream selves overnight. Wouldn’t that be nice!
Making resolutions can feel like so much pressure, but because I like the idea of making a promise to oneself about growth and forward movement, I reframed how I think about resolutions.
Each year, I make a similar resolution: to continue forging forward on my path. To continue putting energy into the things that give me energy and joy.
This year, I’m sticking with this resolution, but with the added intention of “moving through.” This is where reflection comes in. I notice that I often see my failures as just that: failures. Instead, I’m putting energy into “moving through” my failures to open the door for opportunity. Opportunities to learn, to grow, to improve through failure. And not be stricken with anxiety over doing something that might not work or may (gasp) FAIL!
It feels so basic and so human, but so what? We don’t always need grand gestures to make big changes. Change comes over time, through intention, and with consistency. Just like our yoga practice.
So this year, how can you bring intention into your resolution (if you make them) and how can you reflect on your previous year to cultivate intention and momentum for the year ahead?
My deepest gratitude and wishing you all a healthy and prosperous new year!
Annie xo
