Before Breakfast Second Cup: This is resolution preseason
Nov 23, 2025
Get a head start on your New Year's resolutions by treating the weeks before January as a practice period. Discover common pitfalls that lead to failure, such as setting unrealistic goals and neglecting logistics. Learn that forming new habits requires realistic practice and experimentation, much like sports during preseason. Laura shares practical tips, like scheduling daily Bach listening and starting back exercises to establish routines before the new year. It's all about hitting the ground running come January!
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New Year's Is Symbolic, Not Automatic
- January 1st has symbolic power but no magic; success depends on preparation and realism.
- New habits require practice, logistics, and repetition to become routine.
Be Realistic About Goals And Steps
- Be realistic: choose goals you actually want and break them into concrete steps that fit your schedule.
- Avoid assuming you will suddenly become a different person able to perform hard tasks on January 1st.
Practice Reveals What Actually Works
- Habits become easier after repeated practice as you discover what works and what fits your life.
- Small experiments reveal compelling routines and make behaviors feel rote over time.