Come March, most new year’s resolutions are long forgotten. But maybe it isn’t just flagging willpower? Could it be that January is the absolute worst time to set goals and we should wait for spring?
If we watch nature throughout winter, there isn’t much happening. Plants slow or pause their growth; some animals hibernate. Prioritising rest and conserving energy during winter months seems entirely sensible, yet we launch into the new year full of ambitious aspirations.
Could the expectations created by our calendar year be out of sync with our natural rhythms?