The Question That Changed How I Think About the New Year

As I reflect on the past year and the decisions I’ve made, my attention naturally turns to the year ahead and what it might bring. One phrase I encountered toward the end of this year has stayed with me: “Who do I want to be on an ongoing basis?”

That question has helped me put things into perspective, especially when I think about how I want to show up and behave moving forward. It’s easy to list ambitions or make declarations about what we want to do, but what ultimately matters are our actions.

As you consider the coming year and who you want to be within it, start with what truly matters to you—your values. Then, structure your goals around the actions you can take consistently that reflect those values. Because lasting change isn’t about resolutions; it’s about becoming someone through what you do, day after day.