Reflection: Why a Strategic Reset Beats Pushing Through to Exhaustion | IP 179

As we step into a brand new year, I wanted to start 2026 with a different kind of conversation.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose to hit the reset button on the podcast over the last few weeks — not by stopping, but by shifting the rhythm.

After a demanding fall, caregiving responsibilities, and a deep need for creative breathing room, I realized I didn’t need to quit or push harder.

I needed a strategic reset.

So this reflection is an invitation to rethink how we approach consistency, productivity, and growth — especially in seasons where our energy, priorities, or capacity have changed - or need to change. ;)

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Why “pushing through” or quitting entirely are not your only options.
• What a strategic reset can look like in real life (and in your private practice!).
• How small tweaks in rhythm and structure can make a big difference in your energy...
• Why you don't have to burn out to evolve.
• And a gentler way to approach goals, planning, and presence in 2026. (Totally what I’m going to try this year. 🤨)

I’ll share about how I’m approaching this new year differently — with broader intentions, more spaciousness, and a renewed focus on being present rather than forcing outcomes.

Because here’s the thing.

Sometimes the most sustainable way forward isn’t more discipline or bigger goals — it’s permission to pause, recalibrate, and let what’s next unfold with care.

I kind of like that.
How about you?

~Wendy

P.S. If you need an easy tool to help you review all aspects of your practice for your own strategic reset, download your copy of the IP360 Scorecard, right here. No cost. Takes 10 minutes to do. And will give you a quick overview of the stress points in your practice!

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
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