It’s almost 2025, and we’re all starting to think about what’s next. But before you dive into New Year’s resolutions, let’s pause. Did you know about 80% of resolutions are broken by February? It’s no wonder so many people feel discouraged before the year has barely begun.
The truth is, resolutions often fail because they focus on breaking negatives rather than building positives. Goals, on the other hand, are much harder to break—and they give your family something meaningful to work toward together.
That’s why I want to share my favorite way to reflect on the year with my family and set goals that actually stick.
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Question: I’m really struggling with my 14-year-old. She just simply will not say “I’m sorry” for anything, and I’m blown away. Catch her with the iPad when she’s not supposed to have it, and she just gets mad and storms off. Catch her wearing my sweatpants without asking, and she huffs and storms off to her room to change. No “sorry, Mom.” Hurts her little sister by accident—still nothing. Seriously, is she dead inside? That’s terrible to say, I know... but ugh! I feel like I’ve failed her in some way. 💔
Answer: She is 14. Switch up your game as a parent because it is a new phase. Sort of an annoying phase, but it will pass. Patience and love will be your best tool. If she wears your sweats, you could say to her, "Oh, I didn’t realize you liked these. Maybe I should get another pair so we can match!"
Catching her when she’s sneaking? Try saying, “I thought we had an agreement in place. Do we need to change it up so that you’re able to keep our agreements?”
It may sound weird, but during this phase, it was far more important to me to maintain a strong connection and communication line with my kids. That way, when the really important stuff happened, we could discuss and figure out how to handle it.
My philosophy is that we are put through a test at this stage that determines how the next 3-5 years go.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
"When our boys were younger, we’d often sit down at a playground or even at a McDonald’s with a coffee to jot down our goals for the year. Those moments weren’t fancy, but they were intentional—and they made all the difference.
There’s something magical about writing goals down. Even if we lost the list (which happened more often than not), we’d always find that progress had been made. Writing it down makes it real, but even more powerful is the family’s shared intention and agreement about what will be." ...
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey toward creating strong, intentional families. Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and success!
For Your Family’s Success,
Sunny
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