Hi, this is Monique Rhodes. Welcome to the In Your Right Mind podcast, where we’re learning how to be happier by working with our minds. If you’re ready to transform yourself over the next year, visit moniquerhodes.com, click on courses, and join The Flying Start Workshop. It’s the perfect way to begin the new year with intention and clarity.
The New Year as a Moment of Possibility
As we approach the new year, it’s natural to look forward, set goals, and think about what we want to change or create in our lives. But in the rush to make bold resolutions, it’s easy to forget that real, lasting transformation doesn’t happen overnight. When we expect immediate progress, we often feel disheartened. True change takes time—it’s like planting a seed. A tree doesn’t grow overnight, but with care, consistency, and patience, it becomes something beautiful.
What if you let go of the pressure to see results immediately? What if you focused on the process rather than the outcome? The most powerful transformations happen slowly, through consistent, daily actions. By committing to small, incremental changes, you create a ripple effect that builds over time.
The Impact of Small Habits
This year, I challenge you to focus on one small habit every day for the next 365 days.
- It could be meditating for five minutes.
- Drinking more water.
- Journaling about your day.
I recently worked with a student on selecting a single habit to practice daily. I told her, “If you do this consistently for a year, you’ll be amazed at the difference it will make in your life.”
Imagine how much your life could change by committing to one small practice every day. At first, it might not feel like much, but over time, it will compound and become the foundation for something far greater than you initially imagined.
Consistency Is the Key
You don’t need to make dramatic changes. In fact, it’s often the smallest, simplest actions that create the most significant shifts. Think about your future self—not as someone who achieved everything in a flash, but as someone who showed up every day, even when it was hard or results weren’t immediate.
Consistency doesn’t mean perfection. In fact, the days when you feel like you’ve failed often hold the most value. Showing up, despite not feeling like it, moves the needle in ways you might not expect. Over time, those small, consistent actions add up, and the changes you’re seeking will appear.
The Role of The Flying Start Workshop
This is why The Flying Start Workshop is so important. It helps you harness the power of small habits. Instead of setting vague resolutions that often get abandoned, we focus on small, sustainable actions that lead to meaningful transformation—both now and in the long term.
In this workshop, we:
- Reflect on the past year: what worked, what didn’t, and what habits you want to carry into the new year.
- Focus on the process of creating lasting change.
- Identify everyday actions that align with who you want to become.
It’s not about grand gestures or radical changes. It’s about choosing one small habit you can repeat daily. The shifts won’t be immediate, but they will be real and lasting.
What Small Habit Will You Choose?
This year, instead of chasing instant gratification or unrealistic resolutions, consider:
- What small habit could you adopt?
- What’s one thing you could do every day to move closer to the life you want?
It doesn’t have to be a huge leap. Even a practice that takes 30 seconds can be impactful. The key is to build a foundation for lasting change through small, intentional habits.
A Journey, Not a Sprint
As you prepare for the new year, think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. The more you focus on building a routine of small, manageable habits, the more you’ll realize your capacity to create the life you’ve always imagined. Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It happens with every small, consistent action you take.
Start Small, Show Up Daily
Take a deep breath and trust the process. Think through the habit you want to cultivate. Transforming your life doesn’t require dramatic changes—it happens with small, consistent steps. Start today. Show up every day. Let the magic unfold.
I’ll be guiding you through this journey in The Flying Start Workshop. Each year, I come up with new questions and fresh insights to help you reflect and plan. If you can’t attend live, you can watch the replay and complete the process at your own pace.
Join Me in the Flying Start Workshop
Visit moniquerhodes.com, click on Courses, and sign up for The Flying Start Workshop. Together, we’ll create a plan for 2025 that feels aligned with who you are and what you want to achieve.
As always, be kind, take care, and go gently in the world.
