{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S2 Ep. 08 | Why New Year\u2019s Resolutions Don\u2019t Work (and What to Focus on Instead in 2026)","description":"In this episode, we kick off 2026 with an honest conversation about why the pressure to \u201chit the ground running\u201d in January often feels ick- and what to focus on instead. If you\u2019re feeling behind, tired, or resistant to traditional New Year\u2019s resolutions, this episode is a permission slip to slow down. We unpack why resolutions can trigger perfectionism and self-judgment, how values create more sustainable growth, and why you don\u2019t need a specific date on the calendar to decide who you\u2019re becoming. This conversation is real, reflective, and deeply validating- especially if you\u2019re coming off a full holiday season, navigating family life, or craving a calmer, more intentional start to the year. In this episode, we talk about: Why January doesn\u2019t automatically equal a \u201cfresh start\u201d The hidden pressure behind New Year\u2019s resolutions- and why they often backfire How perfectionism and rigidity make resolutions harder to sustain The difference between resolutions (surface-level actions) and values (deep internal anchors) This episode is for you if you feel pressure to \u201cbe on\u201d the moment January starts or you\u2019ve struggled to stick to resolutions in the past. ","author_name":"The Studio Podcast with Blanca and Sandy","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/547152","html":"