The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast Episode 363: 5 Tips to Start Your New Year Well (updated)
Dec 29, 2025
Explore practical strategies for a transformative start to your year. Discover how using temporal landmarks can create a fresh start effect. Focus on one exciting improvement for 10-12 weeks. Make a specific plan to tackle daily decisions with ease. Learn to manage friction to boost positive habits while minimizing the negative. Embrace a big vision through small, consistent actions, and track your progress for ongoing motivation. Celebrate your small wins to keep the momentum going.
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Use Temporal Landmarks For Fresh Starts
- Temporal landmarks (social or personal) boost motivation by creating fresh starts.
- Use start and finish landmarks to increase commitment to a 10-week habit plan.
Choose One Thing And Focus
- Pick one improvement that genuinely excites you and focus on it for 10–12 weeks.
- Give that single habit your full attention instead of juggling many resolutions.
Create A Clear, Scheduled Plan
- Make a specific plan that states what you'll do, when, where, and for how long.
- Put the habit on your calendar to remove daily decision friction.