If the new year feels overwhelming, rushed, or heavy, this solo episode offers a different way to begin. Instead of jumping into goal setting, productivity, or resolutions, I invite you to slow down and create space for alignment, clarity, and intentional living.

In this episode, I share why most goals fail, not because of a lack of discipline, but because they are built on top of a life that no longer fits. We explore burnout, misalignment, nervous system regulation, and how real beginnings are rooted in awareness and safety, not hustle.

This conversation is for anyone craving a slower, more grounded start to the year, especially if success looks good on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why goal setting fails when it’s built on misalignment
• How burnout often appears after success, not before
• The difference between motivation problems and capacity problems
• Why nervous system safety is essential for clarity and focus
• How to begin the year with presence, alignment, and intention

🎯 Perfect for: Anyone navigating burnout, transition, personal growth, intentional living, nervous system healing, or seeking alignment in work and life.

Reflection & Journaling Exercise:

• Where in my life do I feel compressed or rushed?
• What am I ready to set down, not because it’s wrong, but because it no longer fits?
• If I created more space this year, what might naturally emerge?

Show notes: http://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/beforeyousetgoals

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Live the Width of Your Life Assessment
• Monthly Alignment Guide and Aligned Day Planner
• Live the Width of Your Life book
• Free Daily Routine Guide + Newsletter: https://akuzmagroup.com/daily-routines
• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anetakuzmacoaching/
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anetaardeliankuzma