New Year’s Resolutions: Different Perspective. Shocking Results.

by | Jan 1, 2025 | How-To Guides, Inspiration and Encouragement

See New Year’s Resolutions from a Different Perspective

See New Year’s Resolutions from a Different Perspective

Introducing Lantsa Gifts New Year’s Resolutions: Different Perspective. Shocking Results concept.

Many of us find ourselves reflecting on the goals we didn’t quite reach last year. The pattern is familiar: setting ambitious resolutions or detailed SMART goals, only to watch them slip away by February.

Why does this happen? It’s simple: surface-level goals often fail because they don’t address the deeper reasons behind our struggles. This year, let’s try something different—skip the goal-setting frenzy and instead, focus on identifying your one “WHY.”

What Is the “WHY” Approach?

This approach invites you to dig deeper and uncover the root cause of why you didn’t achieve your goals. It’s not about what you didn’t do—it’s about why you couldn’t do it. Once you pinpoint that core reason, you can start working on it.

How to Find Your One WHY

Let’s walk through an example

Step 1: Identify a goal you didn’t meet last year.

Example: “I wanted to spend more time with my family.”

Step 2: Ask yourself WHY you didn’t achieve it.

Why didn’t I spend more time with my family? I was too busy.

Step 3: Dig deeper. Why were you too busy?

Because I didn’t prioritize my time well. Trying to do it all.

Step 4: Peel back another layer. Why did you feel the need to do it all?

Because I’m not patient enough—I want instant results in everything.

My Root Cause: Impatience.

My WHY to work on: Be Patient.

*Make sure to stop when you discover the one “why” that truly resonates with you. Avoid digging too deep or staying too shallow—find the right balance and take action from there.

**A Way to check yourself is to go backward to the unmet goal using THUS. Here you go based on the above example. I am impatient => thus, I want instant results => thus, I feel the need to do it all => thus, I was too busy, =>thus, I didn’t have time for my family.

Why This Works?

Instead of trying to fix the symptom—like overhauling your schedule or repeating your family goal—you’re tackling the root cause. Once you focus on working on impatience, your behavior naturally shifts. You’ll learn to slow down, prioritize, and truly connect with those you care about.

The best part of this approach is that addressing a single root cause can unlock the path to achieving more goals than you ever imagined.

How Lantsa Gifts Can Help?

Transforming your WHY into action isn’t always easy. That’s where a daily reminder comes in. Lantsa Gifts offers a Desktop Daily Reminder —a beautifully designed piece of decor that helps you stay focused on your root cause.

Here’s how it works

  1. Uncover your WHY referencing the above example (e.g., “Patience” ).
  2. Choose your corresponding daily reminder at Lantsa Gifts. You have the option to personalize it.
  3. Place it on your desk or a visible area to serve as a constant reminder of what you’re working toward.

This visual cue keeps your WHY front and center, helping you stay intentional all year long.

How to Achieve Positive Outcomes with Your One WHY

Once you’ve identified your WHY, here’s how to turn it into meaningful progress:

Revisit your WHY regularly
Make it part of your weekly or monthly reflection. Ask yourself: Am I honoring my WHY?

Set a mantra, not a goal
Instead of “spend more time with family,” try something like “practice patience daily.”

Use the Desktop Reminder
Keep your WHY visible so it stays at the forefront of your mind.

Practice self-awareness
Pay attention to moments when your WHY shows up. If impatience is the issue, notice when you’re rushing or overloading yourself and come back on track.

Start small
Break your WHY into actionable steps. For impatience, it could mean practicing mindfulness for 5 minutes a day or consciously slowing down.

Celebrate progress, not perfection
Change takes time, but small wins matter. Acknowledge moments when you embody your WHY.