(And Why Waiting for the New Year Is a Bit Overrated)
Let’s be honest: we’ve all done it.
Told ourselves “I’ll start fresh in January.” Or “New Year, New Start.” Or that old classic: “I’ll get back on track when life calms down a bit.”
The truth? Life never really calms down, not for long, anyway. And January isn’t some magical month where all your habits suddenly behave and your to-do list turns into a fairy tale. It’s cold. It’s dark. To top it off January is the longest ever month. Most people get paid early in December which means after the expense of Christmas they’re broke for 5 to 6 weeks!
So if you’re feeling the urge to make a change now, in this slightly soggy, slightly sleepy, shifting-of-seasons moment. We say start it NOW!
The Season Shift Slump Is Real
When the seasons change, so do we.
Maybe you’ve noticed it lately a dip in energy, or the strange restlessness that creeps in as the evenings draw in and the jumpers come out. You might be feeling a bit… off. Like you’re floating through the days without a clear direction.
That’s not laziness. That’s nature. And your body, the clever thing that it is, might just be nudging you to pause, reflect, and reset.
You don’t need to hibernate. You need a plan.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Get Started
We’re often sold the idea that planning your life only happens once a year, around New Year’s Eve, after a few beers or proseccos and a lot of reflection.
But now? Now is underrated. Now is available. Now has zero pressure.
There’s no “new year, new me” panic.
Just you, right now, deciding you’re ready to take charge, gently and on your own terms.
Here’s How to Start (Without Overwhelm)
It doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn’t be. That’s where the Get Stuff Done Journal comes in.
No dates. No guilt. No wasted pages if you miss a week.
Just open it today, tomorrow, whenever and begin.
Here’s a simple way to use it now, as the seasons shift:
✏️ Step 1: Brain-dump the chaos
Grab a brew, sit somewhere quiet, and write down everything swirling around in your brain. Tasks, goals, nagging thoughts, birthday presents you forgot to buy. Get it out.
📌 Step 2: Pick your priorities
Look at your list and ask: What actually matters this week?
Circle three things. Just three. You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do what matters most.
🧠 Step 3: Set your intention
Each day, give yourself a word or a vibe to carry through the day.
It might be “calm”. It might be “bold”. It might just be “get through it with snacks.”
✅ Step 4: Small wins = big progress
Write down one simple thing each day you can definitely do. Something that takes less than 5 minutes. One small win a day is 7 wins a week. Do the maths, that adds up.
The Best Time to Start Was Yesterday.
The Second-Best Time? Right Now.
There’s no perfect day to begin.
No golden Monday or life-altering January 1st.
Just now. You, your thoughts, a pen, and a plan.
And the Get Stuff Done Journal is here whenever you’re ready — no pressure, no dated pages, and no drama if you miss a day. It’s made for real life, not just for resolutions.
Final Thought
Forget the calendar. Forget waiting for the “right time.”
If your brain’s feeling foggy and the darker evenings are creeping in, use this moment to reset.
Write a plan. Make it simple.
And start Getting Stuff Done, not someday, but now.
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