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Hi Reader,

Last Friday, the second Friday of January, is also known as Quitter’s Day.

The day most people quietly let go of their New Year’s resolutions, yes, it's a thing 🙃

I wrote a full blog post about why this happens (you can read it here if you’re curious). But what really stood out to me this week wasn’t the statistics, it was the conversations.

In several coaching sessions and in a few casual chats, the same theme kept popping up: 👉 we often forget why we started in the first place.

Somewhere along the way, things shift to autopilot. Or we reach a crossroad and question our next steps in life, study, work, or business.

The motivation fades, not because we don’t care… but because we’ve lost touch with the bigger picture.

And trust me, I need to remind myself often why I do what I do 😅

This isn’t something you “figure out once.” It’s something you come back to.

The same thing happens with New Year’s resolutions.

Take something simple, like cutting down on alcohol.

Was it just “something to try”?

Or was it because drinking less helps you sleep better, and sleeping better means you’re more present, more patient, more energized, and more aligned with the person you want to be?

That’s where your why lives.

Somewhere along my coaching journey, I learned a tool called the 7 Whys. I can’t remember which coach I learned it from, but I’ve used it ever since because it’s incredibly powerful.

Here’s how it works.

Let’s say your resolution was: I want to go for a walk every day.

Why?

Because I want to move my body.

Why?

Because I feel better when I move.

Why?

Because movement clears my head.

Why?

Because when my head is clear, I’m more patient and focused.

Why?

Because I want to show up calmer, for my family, my work, and myself.

Why?

Because I don’t want to live life feeling rushed and reactive.

Why?

Because I want a life that feels intentional and grounded.

✨ That’s the why that carries you on the days when motivation disappears (or when the days are dark and wet and I really don't feel like going for that walk 🤪).

So… if you fell off the wagon last Friday, don’t be part of the statistics.

Nothing is lost.

Instead:

• Revisit your why
• Write it down somewhere you’ll see it
• Visualize what it gives you access to
• And gently step back in

This wasn’t a failure. It was just a practice run. So give yourself the permission to start again 😊

And by the way, practice is how anything meaningful is built.

Talk soon,

Peggy 🌿

P.S. If this resonated, hit reply as I’d love to know what’s one “why” you’ve maybe lost sight of?

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