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Ep. 81: Why Your New Year Doesn’t Start on January 1st
Starting a new year "well" isn't about forced optimism or arbitrary calendar dates; it is about honoring your internal rhythm and finding your footing before you sprint.
For years, I noticed a pattern where my personal "new year" didn't actually kick in until the spring equinox. I used to feel the pressure of expectations and conditioning that I should be excited in January, even when I felt like I was at low tide. Recognizing that new chapters are a gradual transition like the tide coming in rather than a light switch flipping on, changed how I approach my goals.
Tune in to learn how you might be sabotaging your success by rushing past the closure of 2025, so that you can create a sustainable, grounded foundation for the year ahead.
Episode Highlights:
- The "Light Switch" Myth: Untangling the belief that a new calendar year means an instant internal shift; recognizing that regression is part of the flow.
- The Power of Closure: Noticing which "loose ends" (like unfinished financial tasks or unresolved conversations) are draining your energy and need to be shut down before you move forward.
- Finding Your Compass: Why you don't always need a specific destination, but you do need a directional tool—whether that is a word, an affirmation, or a vision board—to keep from getting blown away by the wind.
Quotables:
- [00:02:40] "We have the ability to start over every day, every minute, every second, and so we don't have to put pressure on feeling this sense of a new chapter on a particular day."
- [00:06:40] "New beginnings can be way more powerful when you've made some intentional actions for closure."
- [00:20:25] "I wish for you a start to the year that is coming from the stillness of your heart and not the busyness of your mind."
Tosca's Links and Resources:
- Sign up for Tosca's Newsletter: http://toscadimatteo.com/newsletter
- Tosca's Website: https://www.toscadimatteo.com
- Get in Touch with Tosca: https://www.toscadimatteo.com/contact
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscadimatteo/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toscadimatteo/
Props for: Theme music by Adrian DiMatteo https://adriandimatteo.com
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By Tosca DiMatteoStarting a new year "well" isn't about forced optimism or arbitrary calendar dates; it is about honoring your internal rhythm and finding your footing before you sprint.
For years, I noticed a pattern where my personal "new year" didn't actually kick in until the spring equinox. I used to feel the pressure of expectations and conditioning that I should be excited in January, even when I felt like I was at low tide. Recognizing that new chapters are a gradual transition like the tide coming in rather than a light switch flipping on, changed how I approach my goals.
Tune in to learn how you might be sabotaging your success by rushing past the closure of 2025, so that you can create a sustainable, grounded foundation for the year ahead.
Episode Highlights:
- The "Light Switch" Myth: Untangling the belief that a new calendar year means an instant internal shift; recognizing that regression is part of the flow.
- The Power of Closure: Noticing which "loose ends" (like unfinished financial tasks or unresolved conversations) are draining your energy and need to be shut down before you move forward.
- Finding Your Compass: Why you don't always need a specific destination, but you do need a directional tool—whether that is a word, an affirmation, or a vision board—to keep from getting blown away by the wind.
Quotables:
- [00:02:40] "We have the ability to start over every day, every minute, every second, and so we don't have to put pressure on feeling this sense of a new chapter on a particular day."
- [00:06:40] "New beginnings can be way more powerful when you've made some intentional actions for closure."
- [00:20:25] "I wish for you a start to the year that is coming from the stillness of your heart and not the busyness of your mind."
Tosca's Links and Resources:
- Sign up for Tosca's Newsletter: http://toscadimatteo.com/newsletter
- Tosca's Website: https://www.toscadimatteo.com
- Get in Touch with Tosca: https://www.toscadimatteo.com/contact
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscadimatteo/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toscadimatteo/
Props for: Theme music by Adrian DiMatteo https://adriandimatteo.com