
A Slow Start to 2026: The Lunar New Year Reframe Ep 113
I’ve had a slower start to 2026.
Not because I’m stuck.
Not because I’m avoiding things.
And not because something’s gone wrong.
In this episode, I’m reflecting on what happens when you stop forcing momentum in January and allow things to breathe — and why I’ve found the Lunar New Year a much more spacious way to begin.
I talk about the pressure to “hit the ground running,” and how quickly that sprint mentality turns into self-judgement and the feeling that you’re already behind.
We explore:
Why a slow start isn’t failure
The difference between what you’re doing and who you’re being
What 2025…
The skinny
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