Keep, Change, or Flip: A Smarter Way to Set New Year Goals Without Burning Out

In this reflective and empowering solo episode, Maddy shares a conversation she didn’t plan — but felt deeply called to record.

What started as a last-minute pivot turned into an opportunity to speak on something that has quietly changed the lives of her clients, friends, and herself for years: how we approach change at the start of a new year.

In a wellness culture that often mocks New Year’s resolutions — or frames growth as either “do nothing” or “reinvent everything” — Maddy offers a more grounded, compassionate framework for real transformation.

She introduces the Keep / Change / Flip method: a practical, nervous-system-aware way to reflect on the past year without shame, set intentions without burnout, and move forward without erasing who you already are.

Maddy also shares a personal ritual she’s practiced since childhood — creating a “treasure map” (often called a vision board) — and explains why physically engaging with your goals, seeing them daily, and being intentional with language can quietly shape the actions you take all year long.

This episode is not about becoming a “new you.” It’s about honoring what worked, releasing what didn’t, and courageously flipping what once served you — but no longer aligns with who you’re becoming.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the New Year can be a powerful motivator — without requiring a complete reset
• The difference between behaviors you should keep, change, and flip
• Why starting goal-setting from pride (not self-criticism) leads to better follow-through
• How “flips” often require support — not because you failed, but because your life evolved
• Why macro tracking, rigid routines, or extreme saving may need to shift as goals change
• How physical vision boards (treasure maps) influence daily decisions and manifestation
• The importance of language, intention, and nervous system safety when setting goals
• Why real growth happens through alignment — not control

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels motivated by a fresh start but doesn’t want to burn herself out
• Is tired of “all or nothing” thinking around goals
• Knows some habits worked — but senses others need to evolve
• Feels stuck between structure and freedom
• Wants growth that feels intentional, grounded, and sustainable

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about New Year’s resolutions — or unsure how to move forward without undoing your progress — this conversation will help you reframe change as something supportive, not punishing.

Growth doesn’t require erasing yourself. It requires clarity, compassion, and the courage to evolve.

🎧 Listen now to reflect on your year, reconnect with what matters, and create a path forward that actually fits your life.

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