Happy New Year! Before You Set Goals, Listen to This
January hit and suddenly everyone wants to know your plan. But what if you're still figuring out what you actually want this year to look like?
Antrese Wood from the Savvy Painter Podcast gets it. This episode is for anyone who feels that weird pressure to have everything mapped out already when you're still trying to hear yourself think.
Table of Contents
00:00 — That weird January pressure
04:05 — The voice that keeps getting interrupted
08:40 — When goals start feeling heavy
13:25 — A quick gut-check before you commit to anything
18:35 — The permission question I can't stop thinking about
The Voice That Gets Talked Over
There's a moment in here where Antrese talks about the quieter parts of ourselves that get rushed. Not the loud doubts, but that softer "eh, I don't know about this" feeling that we tend to ignore because we think we should just push through.
She's not saying skip goals. She's saying listen first.
When Goals Feel Like Homework
You know that feeling when a goal starts to feel heavy before you even begin? Antrese breaks down why that happens and shares a simple gut check she uses to tell the difference between stretching yourself and setting yourself up to shut down.
This isn't about lowering the bar. It's about making sure the bar you're aiming for is actually yours.
The Permission Question
Toward the end, she shares a question she asked her Growth Studio community that opened up way more than she expected. It has nothing to do with adding more to your plate. If you've been feeling like you're supposed to be further along than you are, this part might land differently.
Why This Matters Right Now
We're already three weeks into the year and some of you might be looking at your January plans thinking they're already off track. This episode is permission to pause and recalibrate without feeling like you've failed at something you barely started.
You don't need all the answers. You just need enough room to hear what direction actually feels right.