Start Fresh, Not Frantic: A Softer Approach to the New Year

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As I type this, it is the eve of New Year's Eve, and I am in awe that we are a few hours closer to the end of the year and the dawn of a new one. As usual, there’s a buzz in the air. Social media timelines flood with “new year, new me” declarations, while everyone seems to scramble to set goals and resolutions as if January 1st is a magical reset button. And while I’m all for personal growth and goal-setting, I’ve been reflecting on the pressure we put on ourselves to overperform in the name of starting fresh.