73. Goals, Guilt, and Getting Real: How’s Your January Going?

Why is it that every time January rolls around, everyone's talking about resolutions, diets, and gym memberships? What if we’re just not feeling it? Or what if we want to do all the things, but life already feels crazy?

In this episode, we’re exploring the tension between that yearly pressure to set new goals and our natural desire to embrace the slower rhythms of winter.

Episode Highlights

The internal pushback & overwhelm with setting goals in JanuaryAchieving more vs embracing restThe “right” time to set new goalsWisdom and guidance from Jon Acuff and Kendra AdachiWhat nature teaches us about restReflecting on how our goals align with our current life demands

Resources Mentioned

Soundtracks by Jon AcuffJon Acuff’s Remarkable You CommunityThe PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra Adachi

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