Today’s Five Star Minute invites you to notice when effort turns into force.

Pay attention to moments that feel tight or heavy — in your body, your thoughts, or your actions.

Ask yourself gently whether you’re pushing or controlling more than you need to.

You don’t have to stop or change anything right away.

Just noticing creates space for ease.

Life feels lighter when you stop forcing the moment you’re in.

Today’s Five Star Minute invites you to slow down before the year takes over.

Choose one word — not a goal, not a resolution — a feeling you want more of in your life.

Write it down. Place it somewhere you’ll see it.

Return to it throughout the day and notice what shifts.

One word.

One minute.

A different way to begin.