☀️ easing into the new year

Happy Monday.
(Is it Monday? What day is it? Where am I?)

If you’re feeling a little disoriented right now — like your brain is still buffering after the holidays — same.

So this week, let’s ease into the new year.
Gentle momentum. Small wins.

Here are some ways to ease in:

🎧 1. New Podcast Episode: Habit Personality + Motivation Style

On the podcast this week, Shailey and I are talking about why habits stick for some people and fall apart for others — even when motivation is high.

We cover:

Why some people crave structure and others resist it immediately
Abstainers vs. moderators (and why this matters more than willpower)
How understanding your personality reduces decision fatigue and self-blame
Why enjoyment isn’t optional — it’s part of the system

If you’ve ever started the year excited… then quietly wondered why it didn’t last, this episode will click a lot of things into place.

🎧 Listen while walking, cleaning, or doing something that doesn’t require a fully functioning brain.

2. Free Workshop: Habits That Stick - January 9th

If you want to harness that New Year motivation without overwhelming yourself, registration is open for my free workshop Habits That Stick.

We’ll talk about:

Why motivation alone doesn’t create lasting change
The neuroscience behind habits that actually last
How to design habits that fit your real life, personality, and capacity

It’s optimistic. It’s practical. And it helps that New Year energy turn into something sustainable.

👉 Register now — come live or watch the replay!

3. Instagram Quick Wins Habit Challenge

Over on Instagram, I’m doing a 14-day Quick Wins Habit Challenge — tiny, teeny wins designed to rebuild confidence and momentum without pressure.

We’re on Day 4 of 14, and you can absolutely jump in:

The habits are quick
You’ll catch up in minutes
This is about progress, not perfection

If your nervous system needs a soft re-entry into goals, come play along.

(Think “toe in the water,” not “ice bath.”)

If all you do this week is one small thing that makes life feel a little easier — that counts.
That’s how momentum actually starts.

I’m really glad you’re here as we ease into this year 🤍

— Katie

Free Live Workshop:

Free Live Workshop: Habits that Stick! Friday Jan 9, at 12 noon CST! Save your seat here!

Listen in:

🎧 New Podcast Episode! Shailey and Katie's Lemonade Stand.
Listen on Apple or Spotify

One-Size-Does NOT-Fit-All! Ever wonder why some people thrive with strict rules… while others immediately want to do the opposite the second a rule exists? In this episode, Katie and Shailey dig into why motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all—and why so many wellness plans fail simply because they ignore personality.