As a new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to come up with the perfect plan, summon more motivation, or follow stricter rules. But the healthiest version of you doesn’t start there.

In this short New Year episode, I’m sharing the most important advice I give my coaching clients when they begin working with me. It’s a simple but powerful shift that makes healthy habits feel more natural, sustainable, and aligned with who you want to be.

Instead of asking, “What should I do differently this year?” we explore a better question: 'Who do I want to become?'

This episode introduces identity-based habit development and explains why lasting change starts with how you see yourself, not how disciplined or motivated you feel.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

🔸 What the healthiest version of you looks like and how she feels in her body and mind

🔸 How that version of you carries herself and makes everyday choices

🔸 How she spends her time and protects her energy

🔸 How identity-based habits help you take consistent action without needing a perfect plan

🔸 Why rewriting your internal narrative is often the missing step in creating lasting change

We also talk about why this approach isn’t about pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s about uncovering the strong, capable version of you that’s always been there and learning how to step into that identity through small, daily actions.

This episode is especially helpful if you’ve struggled with motivation, consistency, or all-or-nothing thinking around health and productivity. It offers a calmer, more intentional way to move forward without overwhelm or pressure.

As you head into the year ahead, think of identity as your North Star. You don’t need everything figured out on day one. You just need a clear sense of who you’re becoming and the willingness to take the next right step.

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