The Pressure Trap: Why Traditional Goals Backfire (And What Works Instead)

Set New Year Intentions | Yoga-Inspired Goal Setting for 2026

Learn how to set New Year intentions using Sankalpa, a yoga-based approach to goal setting. This episode explores why resolutions fail and how to start 2026 with aligned, mindful action.

🧘‍♀️ Discover why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and how to shift into a more sustainable, soul-aligned way of beginning your year.

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💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why resolutions fall flat—and what to do instead
• What Sankalpa really means (and how to set one)
• The 3 powerful yogic principles to guide your year: Ahimsa, Satya, Brahmacharya
• How to create a simple 14-day plan rooted in intention
• A gentle, aligned way to begin your year—without burnout or hustle

🕒 Video Chapters:

00:00 Rethinking January: A New Approach
01:27 The Trap of Willpower and Productivity
02:12 Podcast Recommendations for Further Reflection
02:45 The Pressure of New Year Resolutions
07:11 Understanding Sankalpa: A Heartfelt Intention
10:52 Exploring the Yamas: Ethical Foundations of Yoga
12:53 Setting Intentions with Compassion and Truth
14:39 Brahmacharya: Conserving Your Energy
17:56 Living Your Sankalpa: Practical Steps
21:57 Wrapping Up: Embracing a New Year with Intention

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💬 Comment Below:

What’s your word of the year—or how do you want to feel in 2026?
I’d love to hear what intention you’re holding.