The one where we rethink the pressure of a new year and choose what you actually need.

The start of a new year often comes with expectations to set goals, change habits, and get it right straight away. But what if January is not the time to push or reinvent yourself?

In this first episode of Season 2, Liz explores why New Year’s resolutions so often fail and what neuroscience and behaviour change research tell us about creating change that actually lasts. She shares why January can be particularly challenging for maintaining routines, and why allowing yourself time to settle into the year before making big decisions can be one of the most supportive choices you make.

Liz also reflects on her word for 2026, presence, and how this intention is challenging long held patterns of rushing, overdoing, and always thinking ahead, particularly as a person with ADHD and as family, work, and life rhythms continue to shift.

Throughout the episode, Liz offers reflection questions to help you explore what truly supports you, identify habits you may be outgrowing, and consider a word for the year that feels grounding rather than pressurising. She also revisits the power of vision boards, explaining the science behind why they work best when they focus on who you want to be rather than what you want to achieve.

This episode is an invitation to begin 2026 with curiosity, intention, and kindness, letting clarity come through awareness rather than pressure.