Resolutions Without the Pressure: Habits, Health & Just Showing Up

In this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana ease into January with a realistic take on resolutions, burnout, and what it actually looks like to build better habits without the perfection pressure. They talk about the “slow month” that somehow flies by, the relief of a three-day weekend, and how weather shifts can set the tone for motivation (or lack of it).

From there, the conversation turns into a deep dive on modern coping and community. Why Dry January can be so hard, how Gen Z seems to be rewriting social culture, and the surprising rise of “soup nights,” low-key hangouts, and even foraging hobbies. Alex also shares an update on finally trying line dancing at the Nashville Palace (and loving it), plus the real-time learning curve of keeping up with experienced dancers.

They wrap by talking fitness consistency, what it takes to rack up gym visits, the reality of chasing 10,000 steps while working from home, and the balance between cutting, bulking, and long-term sustainability. Plus a quick detour into consumer habits, online shopping temptation, and why “limiting” might be more realistic than “discontinuing.”