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New Year's Intentions and Goals: Their Significance

Published January 12, 2026, 09:20
New Year's Intentions and Goals: Their Significance

Life coach Annie Pattichi analyzes the importance of intentions and goals we set for the new year. She points out that the beginning of a new year offers an opportunity for reflection and change, and that setting goals is a global practice that helps us identify what we want to improve in our lives. Although many goals are not realized, the process of setting them is important, as it gives us hope and a reason to try. The author emphasizes the need for realistic and clear goals, rather than general and unachievable resolutions. The tradition of New Year's resolutions has historical roots in antiquity, where people made promises to correct mistakes and repay debts.