Permission to Reset

We’re already a few months into 2025—how’s the year going for you? The start of a new year often brings excitement, motivation, and ambitious goals. January 1st feels like a fresh start, and many of us dive into resolutions with enthusiasm.

Maybe you wanted to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, improve your work-life balance, or spend more time with loved ones. These are all great intentions, but let’s be honest—how easy is it to stick with them?

Research shows that only 9% of people successfully follow through with their resolutions. In fact, 23% give up after just one week, and 43% quit by the end of January. So, what now?

Do we accept that most resolutions will fail? Or do we embrace something we focus on at Anchoring Services, LLC, called "Permission to Reset"? I recently asked Tiffany Baribeau, my practice manager and mental health advocate, which she believed was more important: giving people the tools to achieve a resolution or the ability to reset. Without hesitation, she said, "permission to reset."

You have the power to reset at any time, in any area of your life.

For example, let’s say you set a goal to exercise three times a week for 60 minutes. But between cold weather, work stress, and maybe even getting sick, you’ve fallen behind. It’s tempting to throw in the towel and decide it’s just not going to happen.

But what if you gave yourself permission to reset? Instead of quitting altogether, you adjust your goal—maybe shorter workouts, at-home exercises, or simply moving more throughout the day. This shift allows you to work around obstacles instead of being paralyzed by them.

This mindset applies to every part of life. Have you been feeling irritable? Maybe you’ve been short with coworkers or loved ones. We all have tough days, but instead of beating yourself up, reset. Give yourself the grace to realign with the person you want to be.

As we move through 2025, I encourage you to embrace the permission to reset. You don’t need to wait for a new year, a new month, or even a new week. You can start fresh anytime and keep moving toward what truly matters to you.