It’s January, it’s the beginning of a new year, and our options used to be either lazy or genius. We’ve been trying to be geniuses about the start of a new year for too long, but the alternative is not ignoring it or dismissing it or saying that the new year doesn’t matter. There can be something really special about coming out of a busy holiday season, getting a new planner, and starting fresh. But starting fresh does not mean you have to start over, so today we’re going to talk about the Lazy Genius way to approach a new year.Helpful Companion LinksJoin me on Instagram @thelazygenius to see my little chart that aligns with this episode.30 Lazy Genius Questions for the Start of a New YearThe Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily P. FreemanGrab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode.

#295 - How to Start Fresh Without Starting Over

Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.

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Y’all know I love helping us deal with our to-do lists. Life is full of things to do, and sometimes we feel buried in all that wants our attention. So today’s episode is a short and sweet look at one simple strategy that might make a ton of difference for you.

#362 - A Simple Strategy for Your To-Do List

No matter your level of extroversion or introversion, your age, your life stage, or any other factor, we all need friends. I tend to focus on more concrete things on the show, but I think that one of the reasons we struggle to find and maintain meaningful relationships is partly a logistical one.

#361 - Two Things That Make Friendship Easier

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I think we all need some solidarity in this space as well as some practical help. My goal is for you to get both.

#360 - A Pep Talk for the Perpetually Tired

While this episode is definitely seven routines that work for me, the reason I’m sharing them is not so that you will do them because they’ll work. It’s more to see how I arrived at certain routines, what priorities they support, and maybe they’ll inspire a small change or adjustment in your own routine that could make your life work better for you and the season you’re in

#359 - 7 Routines That Work for Me

We all have places we need to go, and we want to kindly and efficiently get there. That looks different for everyone though.

#295 - How to Start Fresh Without Starting Over

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