Ep. 7 - Why I’m Not Setting New Year Goals This Year (and What I’m Doing Instead)

About this episode

In this episode, Fernanda shares her new approach to the new year by focusing on intentions rather than traditional goal setting.

Welcome to 2026! In this episode, I share my new approach to the new year, focusing on releasing the pressure of traditional goal setting. Instead, I have embraced a gentler, more grounded ritual of setting 13 intentions and co-creating with the universe, inspired by @thatglasglowwitch. I discuss the drawbacks of extensive New Year's resolutions and the benefits of reflecting, resting, and aligning with nature's cycles. Join me as I explore how this approach has made me feel lighter, mo...

Topics covered

• New Year goals
• intentions
• goal setting
• self-reflection
• nature's cycles

Keywords

• burnout
• joy
• self-improvement
• personal growth

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