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Feeling wrung out before January even gets going? We’ve both seen it: the calendar flips and the fatigue follows. Not because you’re unfocused, but because you’re carrying last year’s expectations, roles, and “shoulds” into a season that needs space. We sit down to name the weight, release what no longer fits, and choose alignment over force so the second half truly becomes the best half.
We start by unpacking the difference between resolution and resolve, then move into a practical energy audit you can do without judgment. You’ll learn how to map what fueled you last year, spot silent drains, and use “force vs alignment” as a quick test for what stays. We challenge hustle myths, call out cultural timelines and gendered expectations that pile on emotional labor, and show how boundaries protect your life’s most important work.
From there, we offer simple rituals of release—burning bowl, goodbye letters, floating lanterns—that make letting go concrete. We introduce a Word of the Year as a living compass to guide daily choices, not a slogan that gathers dust. Expect clear prompts to prune tolerations, reset labels that no longer fit, and retire habits that numb rather than nourish. You’ll also hear the three release targets we see most often in midlife: relationships that consistently drain, narratives that shrink your range, and coping patterns that keep you busy but not better.
Take the challenge: name one thing you’ll let go to lighten your load. Grab Wayne’s free self-alignment assessment in the show notes to turn insight into aligned action. If this conversation helps you breathe easier, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentler reset, and leave a quick review so more midlifers can find their way to clarity.
Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP
💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis
🌍 thestacymlewis.com
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🎩Wayne Dawson
🌍 viptransformativeliving.com
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Feeling wrung out before January even gets going? We’ve both seen it: the calendar flips and the fatigue follows. Not because you’re unfocused, but because you’re carrying last year’s expectations, roles, and “shoulds” into a season that needs space. We sit down to name the weight, release what no longer fits, and choose alignment over force so the second half truly becomes the best half.
We start by unpacking the difference between resolution and resolve, then move into a practical energy audit you can do without judgment. You’ll learn how to map what fueled you last year, spot silent drains, and use “force vs alignment” as a quick test for what stays. We challenge hustle myths, call out cultural timelines and gendered expectations that pile on emotional labor, and show how boundaries protect your life’s most important work.
From there, we offer simple rituals of release—burning bowl, goodbye letters, floating lanterns—that make letting go concrete. We introduce a Word of the Year as a living compass to guide daily choices, not a slogan that gathers dust. Expect clear prompts to prune tolerations, reset labels that no longer fit, and retire habits that numb rather than nourish. You’ll also hear the three release targets we see most often in midlife: relationships that consistently drain, narratives that shrink your range, and coping patterns that keep you busy but not better.
Take the challenge: name one thing you’ll let go to lighten your load. Grab Wayne’s free self-alignment assessment in the show notes to turn insight into aligned action. If this conversation helps you breathe easier, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentler reset, and leave a quick review so more midlifers can find their way to clarity.
Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP
💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis
🌍 thestacymlewis.com
Schedule a Connecting Conversation
LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
🎩Wayne Dawson
🌍 viptransformativeliving.com
Book a Discovery Call
LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon