New Year: Stick or Twist

The New Year often arrives with a mixture of excitement and pressure. For some, it’s the perfect time to shake things up—setting goals, making new routines, or launching into fresh plans with the energy that only January seems to bring. For others, it’s a season for hibernation, sticking to what’s familiar, and waiting for the gentler promise of Spring to spark change with new life.

Both have their merits, but neither is wrong. The real question is - what feels right for you?

For the “Twisters” January is a blank slate, a chance to start a new chapter. The magic of starting a new ‘clean and organised’ diary (for now!), the post-Christmas clean up, and the organisation that inevitably happens during Twixmas is a sure way to kick start that feeling.

There’s a certain power in this approach, especially when so many seem to be in the same place as you, but its also important to remember that change doesn’t have to mean grand changes and a total reinvention. Sometimes, it’s about the small tweaks, refining what’s already working, adding new habits, and aiming for sustainable actions rather than unsustainable bold changes.

For the “Stickers”, the cold, dark days of January aren’t the time for dramatic change. Winter has its own unique rhythms, and sticking to what’s familiar can feel grounding and provide the comfort we sometimes need.

This approach is often about patience, about seeing out the season. Reflecting on what’s working, letting plans quietly simmer until the lighter days of Spring bring that clarity and renewal. Embracing what’s already good in life, planning the change for steady progress and trusting the right time will come.

The beauty of the New Year is that there are no rules. You might stick in some areas, and twist in others. The most important thing is you stay true to yourself. Honouring your energy levels and the season of life you are.

I often think of it as a time to recalibrate, a stock check of sorts. To decide what truly matters, where to put my focus, and what to archive.

So, stick or twist? Whichever path you choose, trust that it’s the right one for you.