12/23/2025
Rest.
After Christmas, as we head into the new year, we usually leap straight into all our goals and big plans for the year ahead. But statistics show that most of us don’t accomplish those goals—many are abandoned within the first two weeks. I’m not saying this to discourage you or crush your excitement. I’m saying it because it’s human. You’re not alone. And maybe… you missed one key step to actually being successful: resting.
As I mentioned in my last post, we are busy creatures—sometimes by choice, sometimes because life demands it. But rest is the only way we truly recover. Our minds and bodies cannot produce productivity, positive thinking, or real success without taking time to rest.
Before you jump into your goals and to-dos, pause. Take a moment to breathe. Instead of diving into an intense HIIT routine or a strict diet, give yourself three permission slips before the new year, and six to eight permission slips for the entire year of 2026.
These should be a mix of real permissions—permission to get a massage (or regular massages), permission to enjoy that dessert… yes, the whole dessert you’ve been craving, permission to have a good cry, permission to take a weekend for yourself or for you and your partner, doing yoga or mobility for your workout(s), or permission to finally believe in yourself. These permissions can be anything you’ve been putting off out of fear, guilt, or busyness—anything that helps you rest, reset, and actually take care of yourself.
I’ll be sharing example permission slips you can fill in or use as inspiration when creating your own. Remember, these aren’t excuses—they’re encouragements to slow down, create margin, and actually honor your needs.
Then… then go crush those goals. Let’s break those statistics—or at least lower them a little.
See y’all in 2026! 🎉
From Mackenzie
