Weekly ideas to stimulate reflection, inspire new possibilities and encourage new ways of doing and being.
1. Test the water
This week’s word is: Resolution
Resolution is the action of solving a dispute or a firm decision to do or not to do something
The word "resolution" comes from the Latin word "resolutio", which means "a loosening", "a breaking up", or "a solution".
What is your definition of resolution and how do you relate to it? Discuss the question here.
2. Experience the initial wave
To broaden your perspective, take a few minutes to read the following quotes and ideas and notice what comes up for you.
I.
“I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the years”. Henry Moore
II.
According to a Forbes Health/OnePoll survey conducted in October of 2024, 61.7% of respondents say they feel pressured to set a New Year’s resolution. In addition, many respondents are planning on setting multiple goals with 66.5% stating they plan on making three or more resolutions for the year ahead. Most common New Year’s resolutions include:
79% of New Year's goals involve improving health. This can range from increasing fitness levels (48%), boosting mental health (36%), and improved diet (32%).
Those of the age of 18 to 24 are more likely to have fitness-related resolutions. Of this group, 53% plan to exercise more and 51% plan to eat healthier. However, those of the age of 25 to 44 tend to focus more on financial resolutions, with 58% listing budgeting as their top goal for the year.
More than half of New Year's goal-setters plan on improving personal relationships and learning a new hobby. 57% of people will make a point to create stronger social connections, such as improving relationships with family and friends. Additionally, 55% of people will embark on perfecting a new hobby throughout the year.
6% of adults will make resolutions to travel more. Other less common resolutions include incorporating regular meditation (5%), drinking less alcohol (3%), and better work performance (3%).
III.
Recent research has shown that just 9% of people actually keep their resolutions throughout the year and 23% of adults quit their New Year's goals by the end of the first week of January.
3. Dive deep
To gain a deeper understanding and spark new discoveries, this week I invite you to reflect on the following questions:
What resolutions have you made in the past, and how successful were you in achieving them?
What would you advise yourself to do differently in the future when it comes to keeping resolutions?
4. Ride your radiant wave
This week, I invite you to consider adopting a New Year motto or word instead of a traditional resolution. Rather than focusing on a concrete goal, select a motto or a word that embodies the mindset you want to adopt for the year. This word serves as a gentle prompt, nudging you toward positive change whenever you reflect on it.
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