New Year, Same You—Just a Little Better

The start of a new year is like opening a fresh pack of cookies—full of hope, excitement, and maybe a little guilt about how quickly you’ll devour it. It’s a time when we write down ambitious resolutions, promise to go to the gym five times a week (we mean it this time!), and commit to eating salads… until pizza inevitably calls our name by mid-January. But let’s be honest: life-changing transformations don’t happen overnight. The real magic of the New Year lies in the small, often unimpressive beginnings. You know, like swapping one soda for water or walking to the fridge instead of ordering delivery. These baby steps may not win you a standing ovation, but they’re the ones that stick—and they’re the ones that matter. Think about it: planting a seed doesn’t look all that impressive at first. You dig a little hole, drop the seed in, and wait. And wait. And *wait*. It’s not exactly thrilling. But give it time (and maybe remember to water it), and one day, you’ve g...