New Year, Same You: How to Set Goals You Actually Achieve in 2026
About this episode
Cass Dunn shares an anti-resolution approach to goal setting for 2026, emphasizing intention and consistency over unrealistic expectations.
How do you embrace the "new year, new start" energy without overshooting your goals and setting yourself up to fail? Every January we're bombarded with resolutions, routines, and lofty promises about who we're supposed to become; and every year, many of us quietly abandon them, feeling guilty, unmotivated, and like we've failed. In this solo ep, I'm sharing my very deliberate anti-resolution approach to 2026, not because goals don't matter, but because the way we usually set them often does more harm than good. With a background in coaching psychology and my experience of late diagnosed ADHD, this is an honest reflection on what did and did not work for me last year and the much simpler and more compassionate way I'm approaching my goals this year. The secret is not doing more. It's doing less, with intention. I explain why setting the bar lower can strengthen your self trust, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how choosing fewer priorities can help you feel calmer, more confident, and more fulfilled as the year unfolds. What you will learn: Why I'm not a fan of New Year’s resolutions How unrealistic goals quietly erode your self concept and confidence Why…
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