Did you know the second Friday in January is called “Quitter’s Day?” There is a whole day dedicated to New Year resolution failures. I too have participated in Quitter’s Day from time to time. In fact, I normally don’t succeed in keeping my New Year resolutions. Perhaps the reason I failed was because my resolution was too vague? Maybe my resolution wasn’t realistic. But maybe, just maybe I didn’t take into consideration what I had to lose by not succeeding.

I recently was sitting with my therapist and I was talking about goals and how I wanted to start implementing healthier practices. And she asked what it would cost me to not change. What would I lose if I didn’t make the healthy changes I so desperately wanted to make. After spending a few weeks processing, I came up with my 2025 goals. 

I have obtainable goals for 2025. I wouldn’t say they are big, but if consistently done could lead to large impact! I am learning to track my eating and pick better options! I want to have control over my eating habits. If I continue to eat and let my eating control me, I lose mental and physical wellness. I want to start implementing an exercise routine, nothing high intensity..yet 😉 If I don’t take care of my body, I lose out on an opportunity to better keep up with my babies. I want to model wellness for them too! Lastly, but more importantly, I want to create consistency with my relationship with God. If I don’t do this, I lose spiritual wellness. All these goals break down to two things: discipline and consistency. The best leaders, parents, and business owners all have these two things in common.

In 2025, I want to be disciplined and consistent. It may feel like you are sacrificing a lot for discipline, but in reality, if we never learn discipline, we will sacrifice way more later. Friends, what could you lose this year by not seeing your resolutions through? If you are into week two and already feeling resolution burn out, it is time to dig deeper! Find accountability and make your plans for success. Let’s get ready to more than just survive 2025!

So to the holiday that was created for quitters, I say, “not this year!” I hope you choose to say the same! The battle to be consistent and disciplined is hard won! It takes daily small steps, determination to keep trying, and bravery to set a goal in the first place. The year has just begun, let’s go crush it!

Stay strong, friends!

E.Z.