It’s that time of year again, and everyone is asking about my ‘new years resolution’.

I personally don’t set them – I am a goal-driven gal every day of the week and when I think of something, I act on it immediately.

What I do do, however, is set a theme. This past year was healing, the year before was openness. For 2025, I think it is going to be EXPRESSION – building my business and life vision from the ground up (I’m moving, so I have to start at least 50% of my business again from scratch).

I’ve spend my entire life healing, and now the larger chunks of that is done and I am healthier than ever in both mind and body, it’s time to create, and have some fun!

But back to why you can benefit from creating a theme, instead of a resolution. It allows for;

• More flexibility: A theme gives a broad focus, allowing you to adapt and evolve your goals as the year progresses. Unlike rigid resolutions (with a very clear ‘end’ or ‘failure point’), a theme can encompass multiple areas of your life and adjust to changing circumstances.
• A low-stress, low pressure approach: Resolutions often come with high expectations and pressure to achieve specific outcomes, leading to disappointment if they aren’t met. A theme, on the other hand, is more about guiding your mindset and behaviours, reducing the stress of perfection (and we all need a little less stress around striving for perfection, don’t we!?).
• Continuous growth: Themes promote ongoing self-improvement and reflection. Instead of a single goal, a theme encourages consistent efforts toward growth and development throughout the year.
• A holistic attitude: A theme can encompass various aspects of your life, promoting a balanced and integrated approach to personal growth. Whether it’s improving relationships, health, or career, a theme can touch upon all areas.
• More inspiration and motivation: Themes can be inspiring and motivating, providing a sense of purpose and direction. They can be a source of daily inspiration, reminding you of your broader intentions and keeping you aligned with your overall vision for the year.

If you want to know more about this new year philosophy, check out my video below where I go into more detail – why it’s hard to change, why it’s better to be ‘looser’ with your intentions in a way that is MUCH more powerful:

What’s your theme for 2025? Share it in the comments!

Jen X