​We’re Back! Crushing Resolutions and Building Real Connections

Eight days into the new year, and I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda killing it with my resolutions so far. Anyone else still hanging in there? I wonder though… are people even doing resolutions anymore? Stats say most resolutions don’t stick, so maybe we’re shifting from “New Year, New Me” to something more sustainable—like setting meaningful goals.

I also recently heard about something new: choosing a word of the year. Instead of a list of resolutions, you pick one word to guide your actions and mindset for the year. I gave it some thought, and my word for 2025 is sovereign. In terms of personal growth, it’s about standing in my own power, making choices that align with my values, and living free from other people’s expectations or past limitations. It’s about being free and true to myself at the same time.
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My main 2025 resolution is all about deeper connections. Not just the “Hey, how are you?” kind, but genuine, real connections—with people already in my life and those I cross paths with. Last year, I joined a book club, and spoiler alert: I loved it. I’m sticking with it again this year because there’s something magical about gathering with people, expanding your world, and talking about great books (and occasionally terrible ones, too).
But this year, I’m taking things up a notch. I joined an online group called the Human Connection Group, led by the super-talented Stuart Knight. And wow, it’s going to be a whole new level of connection. Every month, we’ll be given a task—a question we need to ask people. Not just any question, though. Stuart’s been refining this process for years, so you know these are going to be some amazing conversation starters. Maybe even a little uncomfortable. (Fun, right?)
We had our first meeting this week, and I have to be real with you—I left feeling… nervous. Excited, yes, but also a bit anxious. We got our first question, and while I initially hesitated, unsure how people might react—would they be caught off guard? Triggered?—I decided to go for it today. And wow, it turned into a fascinating 20-minute conversation where I learned so much about someone who’s been in my life for the past year. It reminded me that sometimes the fear of how things might go can hold us back from moments of real connection.
If you’re curious about the Human Connection Group, you can check out their website here. And if you’re dying to know what this month’s question is… well, you’ll have to reach out. Let’s grab a virtual coffee and I’ll tell you all about it. Who knows? Maybe we’ll even have one of those deep, life-changing conversations Stuart keeps talking about.
Here’s to a year of real connections—resolutions optional.

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