New year, same cycle. Big plans, instant motivation, zero follow-through.

In this episode, Josie and Kayla get painfully honest about why New Year’s resolutions never stick. From procrastination and burnout to setting wildly unrealistic goals and then spiraling when we miss them. We talk about doing things for short-term gratification, crashing out after going too hard, and why starting at square one feels so hard every single time.

We dig into what it actually looks like to set attainable goals, take small steps, and finish what we start. From keeping the house organized and sticking to workout schedules, to navigating health, weight loss, money goals, and saving for a future that actually feels secure. We unpack planning versus doing, loving the idea of goals without setting ourselves up to succeed, and learning how to take wins when we get them.

We also talk balance. Wanting to reach goals without missing out on city life, patio beers, warm weather FOMO, and the fear that self-improvement means no fun allowed. Kayla opens up about moving to the city, learning how to cook, being kinder to herself, and working on boundaries. Josie shares her push for monthly cultural adventures, making art, learning instruments, and becoming more social without relying on alcohol.

This episode is about doing things alone, starting now instead of waiting for the right time, embracing nature, building routines that support your goals even when full effort is not possible, and accepting that you might suck at something before you get better.

If you’ve ever set a resolution with good intentions and watched it quietly fall apart by February, this one’s for you.