NEWSLETTER - Dec’25
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December is wrapping up, and with it, another year. Cue the familiar chorus: New year, new you. Except… not really.
Somehow January 1st is supposed to magically gift us discipline to eat better, move more, spend less, save more.
Yet, we all know New Year’s resolutions rarely stick. We start strong, fueled by motivation and January energy. Then life happens: we miss a workout, eat a cookie, or scroll a little too long... everything collapses and guilt tags along.
So how do we actually build habits that last?
Here’s a simple shift: stop overthinking it. Think about brushing your teeth, something you do daily without fanfare because it just matters. What if new habits did not need excitement, just consistency?
Instead of waiting for January 1st, start anytime. Turn actions into routines, and routines into automatic behavior, not because you feel motivated, but because you choose to do them consistently. That’s where the magic really lives.
In this newsletter, I’ll share realistic habit tips you can start any day, not just at the turn of the year.
DID YOU KNOW?
You’re more likely to stick to a new habit if you attach it to something you already do regularly, like doing squats while your coffee brews or journaling right after brushing your teeth.
QUICK TIPS -
Swap, don’t stack - Replace one habit with another instead of adding more to your plate.
Add friction - Make habits that no longer serve you harder to access, so discipline doesn’t have to do all the work.
Lead with identity - When your self-image shifts, habits that no longer fit naturally fall away.
MUST HAVES
A simple habit tracker, paper or digital, focused on consistency over time, not perfect daily streaks.
Bonus: Add an accountability buddy to celebrate the wins.
WHAT’S HOT
Letting go of “fresh start” pressure is in. Instead of dramatic overhauls, more people are choosing quiet resets: small adjustments, gentle routines, and changes that fit real life. Less spectacle, more sustainability.
SPOTLIGHT
January is Get Organized & Be Productive🔗(GO) Month, an annual initiative led by the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO).
Throughout the month, NAPO members share practical tips, stories, and resources that highlight how organizing supports productivity, health, and overall well-being.
#GOMonth2026 and #NAPOPro
GOOD READ
🔗Atomic Habits by James Clear.
First recommended last January and still worth revisiting. The core message is simple: lasting change comes from small, repeatable actions, not big resolutions.
Practical and hype-free, the book focuses on building systems that make good habits easier and unhelpful ones harder. A reminder that habits are less about willpower and more about designing routines that support who you want to be.
CLOSING THOUGHT
As we head into a new year, I wish you ease, clarity, and a little more kindness toward yourself. You don’t need to become someone new. just support the person you already are.
Here’s to a gentle, grounded start to 2026. 🥂