Why I’m Ditching Resolutions and Embracing Intentions for 2025



Over the last few days, I’ve been thinking about what I want to achieve in 2025.

  • Be more mindful.
  • Eat healthier.
  • Start intermittent fasting.
  • Write more.
  • Read more.
  • Study towards becoming a mental wellness coach.
  • Be a better teacher.

Feel more comfortable in my own skin while working on my fitness.

But here’s the thing: I’m waiting for Wednesday to start. When I eat a chocolate, I tell myself, “Better eat this now, because from Wednesday, there’s nothing.” Deep down, I know this isn’t the right mindset. So what is?


Why Waiting for ‘The Right Time’ Doesn’t Work

Like many of us, I’ve fallen into the trap of believing that change needs a grand starting point—a new year, a new week, or even a specific day like your birthday. It feels tidy, doesn’t it? But this “all or nothing” approach often sets us up for failure.

The problem with waiting is that it creates a scarcity mindset: the idea that life will suddenly become restrictive or joyless once you begin. Worse still, it suggests that perfection is the goal, leaving little room for flexibility or self-compassion.

So instead of waiting for the perfect time to overhaul my life, I’ve been reflecting on a different approach—one rooted in intention, mindfulness, and gradual progress.


Intentions Over Resolutions

Rather than making rigid resolutions, I’m setting intentions. Intentions are less about ticking boxes and more about aligning with your values and the life you want to create. Here’s how I plan to approach 2025:


1. Start Small and Start Now

Instead of saying, “I’ll start intermittent fasting on Wednesday,” I’ll take one small step today—perhaps simply finishing dinner earlier. Small actions build momentum and remove the pressure of waiting for a perfect starting line.


2. Focus on Growth, Not Perfection

Eating a chocolate today doesn’t mean I’ve failed. It means I’m human. What matters is returning to my intentions with kindness and trying again tomorrow.


3. Choose Themes Over Goals

I’ve decided to focus on overarching themes like “mindfulness,” “health,” and “creativity.” These themes give me direction without feeling like rigid to-do lists.


4. Reflect and Adjust

Regular check-ins will help me evaluate my progress. If I realise I’ve been too hard on myself or that a particular habit isn’t working, I’ll adjust rather than abandon my efforts entirely.


5. Celebrate the Journey

Every step forward matters. Writing one paragraph, reading one chapter, or choosing a healthier meal is progress. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s consistent, intentional effort.


A Mindset of Abundance

Instead of seeing 2025 as a year of restrictions or sacrifices, I want to see it as a year of opportunities: opportunities to nourish my mind and body, to grow as a teacher, to create, and to learn.

The key is letting go of the “all or nothing” mindset. It’s not about waiting for Wednesday or getting it perfect on the first try. It’s about taking small, meaningful steps—starting today, right now—and embracing the process, imperfections and all.

So here’s to a 2025 of living intentionally, one step at a time.


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