5 Ideas for New Beginnings
Feeling the pull of a fresh start? Let go of the pressure to be perfect and lean into alignment instead. Here are 5 simple ideas for new beginnings—practices to shift your perspective and invite in fresh energy.
You Have Time for What Matters
Let this be your permission slip to take what resonates and leave the rest. Whether it’s January or your birthday, you can make time for what truly matters. Here’s a gentle framework to ease into the year:
The beginning of the year is January, February, and March
The middle of the year is April through September
The end of the year is October, November, and December
Looking at the calendar this way helps soften the January rush. There’s no need to do everything all at once—trust in the flow of time and the seasons.
5 Rituals to Invite New Energy
01. Set Intentions, Goals, or Resolutions
Intentions: How do you want to feel? What energy do you want to carry into the year? Setting intentions creates a guiding anchor. Start here with this episode on setting intentions.
Goals: What do you want to accomplish? It’s okay to take a softer approach while setting goals —there’s no need to force it.
Resolutions: Is there something you resolve to do differently this year? I’m resolving to be more timely and give myself room to breathe between things.
02. Choose a Word or Phrase of the Year
A word (or two!) can serve as a compass for your year. It’s a practice I come back to again and again. My words for 2021 are Align + Serve. Here are some of my words from past years:
Need inspiration? Explore Ali Edwards’ One Little Word or listen to your intuition and see what comes.
03. Pull a Year-Ahead Tarot or Oracle Spread
Pull one card for the overall theme of the year and one for each month. This practice can offer clarity, insight, and a bit of magic as you navigate the months ahead.
Discover my favorite tarot and oracle decks, plus simple tips on how to use them to connect with your intuition in this post.
Connect to calm within
Feeling stressed? Wish you could have more ease and flow in everyday life?
I help people listen to their inner wisdom, trust what they hear, and take action.
Get comfortable. Get out of your mind. I will help guide you to the answers within.
04. Make a Vision or Mood Board
A vision board can be a beautiful way to visualize the energy, dreams, and goals you’re calling in. Use Pinterest or old magazines—whatever feels fun and creative.
This is truly one of my favorite things to do. For inspiration, check through my past vision boards.
05. Journal with Your Intuition
Tap into your inner voice and respond to these prompts:
• What do I want to celebrate?
• What do I want to cultivate?
• What do I want to release?
• What do I want to receive?
You can also write a letter to your future self — then respond to it as if you’re already living that future. Trust what comes through.
Make This Your Year of Calm, Ease, and Alignment
You don’t have to hustle and strive to get into flow. The magic happens when you pause, connect, and listen. Your intuition knows when to rest and when to take action. It knows the way forward.
If you’re ready for support on your journey, check out A Year of Calm. It’s my signature program for high-achieving, woo-leaning women who want more inner peace and less stress through all the seasons.
Or, if you want a smaller step, start with a guided inner voice session. I’ll help you get out of your mind, find clarity, and reconnect to the answers within.
