01 Jan A New Year REVELATION
I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the year’s. ~Henry Moore
WOW! It’s 2026! I know it’s early but can you sense the energy and anticipation in the air?
Tell me, are you one to make New Year’s resolutions?
I get asked every now and then about mine, and my answer is as it has been for many years now… NONE!
No, I’m no way near where I want to be mentally, physically, or spiritually. Nor is my life anywhere close to my long term vision, but I see each day as a gift so my days are filled with the work needed for being the best person I can be for that day. This mental shift came about long ago, and like Henry Moore, I too decided to make each day my New Year!
Initially what brought this on is that during the holidays several years ago I noticed those around me would get caught up in events and occasions instead of living their daily life at a standard that embodied the very ideals, character, and values of the season. Ideals such as – goodwill, charity, kindness, reverence, acceptance, etc. It was as if because the holidays rolled around you suddenly were given permission to slow down and become nicer to one another. I often wondered if the world thought the end of the year was the only time to make this type of behavior a priority. I think not!
What’s sad is to see it done each year in full rerun mode without any real regard or reflection on how important it is to live these ideals each and every day, not just when December rolls around.
What if we as individuals would ‘give’ ourselves that same ‘permission’ everyday of the year? One can’t help but IMAGINE (as John Lennon stated so well) how much of a better place this world would be if everyone would look at each day as a new beginning and engage in kindness, goodwill, and charity like they do so easily during the holiday season. What if everyone would resolve to act on each day’s resolution, as opposed to just their list of New Year resolutions?
It is well documented that almost one-third of people who create New Year resolutions break them before the end of January and more than 75% will do so within 3 months. With such numbers it is well worth contemplating the idea of an integrity centered approach and create a value based daily resolution list as opposed to simply focusing on these ideals only at the beginning of the year. Once you make the decision to use this approach you will wake up each day with a clear understanding that you are to achieve the best from yourself for that day.
This is also important because we only have this moment right now. By weaving in your long term goals with daily right centered living the pressure lifts and you will experience freedom and a sense of peace like never before. For example, instead of committing to losing 10 pounds you would commit to loving yourself and putting your health first. Then when decisions appear which are usually tempting you can remind yourself that you love and care for yourself more than your desire for the unhealthy snack that stands before you.
Make enough of these healthy decisions and you will eventually lose the pesky pounds that have haunted you and you will also discover that this approach will spill into other areas of your life. All in the name of better decision making. Keep it up and you will lose the negative self talk and guilt that is associated with what you”must” do and will be replaced with what you “desire to achieve” in your life and business.
You see, there is a big difference between having a shopping list of year long “to do’s” versus having clear goals broken into bits & pieces that speak to your character and help build confidence. Smaller goals for self improvement turn into to the larger wins in all areas of your life. When you make each day your new beginning, you will accomplish more and enjoy life more because you have honored yourself as a person first. You will have acknowledged your humanity and laid the groundwork that sets you up for success. This is exactly why I believe that new year resolutions fail. When we simply act on what’s on the “to do” list we’re not getting the full benefit of living our best life and becoming our best self. We’re simply tied to the action, not fully immersed in the elements of our character that are needed to accomplish them. Everything falls into place once you put the focus where it belongs.
This New Year Revelation may bring to light a different approach to what inspired you to a create your New Year resolutions list in the first place. Failure will disappear once you focus on what being your best YOU means in your life and lessons learned will bring you even closer to the person you wish to become. The world just works better when you embrace living a value based integrity centered existence. Little actions add up over time and will set you up for success because you will be striving toward what success actually means within your life, not just achieving a shopping list of “musts”.
Remember to enjoy each day to the fullest because held within every moment are grand opportunities for you to become better than you were yesterday! Join me in making only daily resolutions and watch the transformation. Share your thoughts and ideas for growth below.
Here is another quote that is my wish for you…
May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions
Blessings always and best wishes for your continued good health, abundant wealth, and never-ending success.
~De
De Harris is an Exec. Digital Strategist and founder of AllBiz Web with more than 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs, coaches, and professionals grow their passion online. She focuses on AI integration, web design, online marketing, and web education, all with a mission to make business simpler and easier to navigate. Her work helps people move forward with clarity, confidence, and a more Balanced Life and Biz. »
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