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Connect & Grow Magazine: Issue 17 January - February 2025
It’s that time of year again—when we resolve to become shiny, new, superhuman versions of ourselves.
Goodbye, procrastination! Hello:
Meal-prepping, early-morning workouts, and a spotless house! But let’s be real—seven days in, your once-bright resolutions are wilting faster than the lettuce in your crisper drawer.
If you’re anything like me, you start January armed with the best intentions. Maybe it’s the year you’ll lose those stubborn kilos, take up yoga, or finally get your kids to put their dirty socks in the laundry basket instead of beside it.
But here’s the kicker: life doesn’t magically pause to let us tick off our goals. School runs, work, and the 18 loads of laundry that breed like rabbits don’t care about your vision board.
Statistics say 23% of people quit their resolutions within the first week, and only 9% make it to the end of the year. So, if you’ve already ditched your new vegan lifestyle after one particularly irresistible bacon sarnie, know you’re in good company.
But here’s the thing: resolutions aren’t about perfection. They’re about direction. Life isn’t a straight line—it’s a messy squiggle drawn by your three-year-old with a crayon. Some days, you’ll smash your goals. On other days, simply surviving the bedtime routine without screaming, “WHY ARE YOU STILL AWAKE?!” is a win.
So, let’s ditch the guilt
Didn’t hit your 10,000 steps today? You chased a toddler for three hours—close enough. Had a sneaky treat? That’s called self-care. Forgot about that “dry January” commitment? Your mate’s birthday doesn’t count.
Instead of obsessing over massive transformations, focus on small, realistic wins. Choose one thing that lights you up and make it your mantra for the year. Maybe it’s laughing more. Maybe it’s taking five minutes to enjoy a coffee while it’s still hot. Celebrate those little victories because they add up to big changes over time.
As parents, we’re already jugglers extraordinaire. You don’t need a new version of you—you’re already doing amazing things. Life will throw curveballs, the kids will spill milk again, and the dog will eat the homework. Take a breath. Tackle one day, one goal, or one sock at a time.
This year, let’s make a resolution to be kinder to ourselves. So, here’s to a messy, imperfect 2025 filled with love, laughter, and maybe even a few matching socks. Keep on keeping on, mamas. You’ve got this!
Now pass the leftover Christmas chocolate—I’m calling it “goal fuel.”
YouMatterMama
Written by
Julie Mundy
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