The Problem With a “Word of the Year” (and What to Do Instead)

In this New Year’s Day episode of Energy + Hours, Jill explores why traditional New Year’s resolutions and “words of the year” often stop working by February, and what to do instead.This episode is about intention setting that adapts to real life. Jill shares why she plans in 90-day cycles, how structure can coexist with flow, and how to create goals that feel supportive rather than overwhelming.She also breaks down how she uses the Time Magic Planner alongside a digital calendar, why accountability matters (especially for entrepreneurs and neurodivergent brains), and what’s coming in 2026 — including a recorded Energetics of 2026 Masterclass and a move to Substack.If you want a New Year reset that honors changing seasons, energy, and capacity, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy annual intentions often lose relevance as the year unfoldsHow seasonal energy impacts motivation, focus, and follow-throughWhy Jill plans in 90-day increments instead of full-year goalsHow to choose a realistic focus without triggering overwhelmWhat accountability actually looks like when you work for yourselfHow to use a paper planner and digital calendar togetherWhat’s included in the Momentum Membership and why it existsHow Jill is approaching 2026 energetics using multiple frameworksWhy she’s moving her newsletter to Substack and scaling back social mediaHow her 1:1 work is evolving to merge practical strategy with energeticsEpisode Timestamps00:00 — New Year reflections and setting the tone for 202600:55 — Intention setting and why January motivation fades02:03 — Seasons, energy shifts, and the limits of yearly goals03:05 — Why Jill plans in 90-day cycles04:22 — Choosing realistic goals and defining clear end points05:02 — Monthly life check-ins using a planning wheel05:58 — Why unstructured time creates overwhelm for entrepreneurs06:22 — Momentum Membership: accountability, planning, and co-working08:39 — Using a digital calendar and paper planner together10:19 — The recorded Energetics of 2026 masterclass11:59 — Month-by-month planning using Wheel of Wisdom, numerology, and Omen Days16:41 — Moving the newsletter to Substack and reducing social media burnout19:54 — Changes to Jill’s 1:1 offerings24:03 — Defining abundance and setting a flexible vision for 2026Resources & Links MentionedThe Energetics of 2026 Masterclass:https://jill-wright.myflodesk.com/j7lve6zvjiTime Magic Planner:https://jillwright.ca/plannerMomentum Membership:https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membershipSubstack:https://energyandhours.substack.comChannel Your Genius (founded by Mellissa Seaman):https://channelyourgenius.comThis episode is an invitation to release rigid expectations and build a relationship with time that evolves as you do. If you’re feeling stuck, behind, or disconnected from your goals, it may not be a discipline problem, it may simply be a season shift.You’re allowed to pivot.Additional ResourcesFor more support, visit https://jillwright.ca or follow along on Instagram @energyandhours.Subscribe, rate, and review Energy + Hours... it truly helps the show grow.