Start Fresh: Why Setting Intentions Outshines Resolutions

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many feel pressured to declare life-changing resolutions. “This year, I’ll lose weight,” or “I’ll finally save more money.” But how often do these resolutions fizzle out by February?

Perhaps some of these objectives have come from the business world, where they have to be SMART—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timebound.

Instead of rigid, all-or-nothing goals, what if you embraced a gentler approach? Setting intentions rather than resolutions encourages growth without guilt. Intentions focus on how you want to feel and live, creating a more sustainable, meaningful mindset for the year ahead. read more