In this episode of the Stella Rae Podcast, Stella Rae discusses the significance of spring as the true New Year, emphasizing the importance of setting goals and redirecting energy for personal growth. She highlights the value of building sustainable habits, especially during periods of reflection such as retrogrades, and encourages listeners to cultivate hope and optimism in their lives.The real New Year starts in the spring.Winter is a time to hibernate and reflect.Spring symbolizes blooming and new beginnings.Setting goals during Aries season is crucial.Taking things away can help find clarity.Redirecting energy is essential for growth.Little habits lead to significant change over time.Building a solid foundation prevents burnout.Retrogrades are opportunities for reflection and decluttering.Hope and optimism are powerful tools for personal growth.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comI edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182Chapters00:00 Embracing the New Year in Spring03:08 Setting Goals and Finding Purpose05:54 Redirecting Energy for Growth09:12 Building Sustainable Habits11:58 Navigating Retrogrades and Reflection14:45 Cultivating Hope and Optimism#StellaRaePodcast