New Year’s Eve is such an odd day for me (Lacey).

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You may not know this but I hate being told what to do. New Year’s comes with lots of expectations on what we should be doing — resolutions, parties, staying up until midnight, etc. Why does this feel different from any other holiday? I don’t know, but it does. Maybe because it feels to me like it’s for the sake of doing it, not the actual enjoyment of it.

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At the same time, I LOVE a fresh start. Give me a Monday morning that is a fresh new week. Start of a new project, sign me up. New technology to set up? Joy abounds for me. New Year’s is the ultimate fresh start each year!

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This year, I’m attempting to live in the middle of these two extremes. As usual, I struggle in this middle. If these few days are weird ones for you, no worries, you’re not alone.

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I am feeling curious – let us know in the quick poll below where you stand.

If your favorite mug could tell its life story, what would it say?

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Sara uses the same mug every morning. It is worn, has lived in 3 different houses, and it is her favorite. (In fact, it sits here next to the keyboard while I type!) It has the simplest design with the ideal shaped handle for nestling in one hand. This mug tells its story of being gifted one Christmas from the kindest employers Sara ever had. Being with her every morning through watching the birds on the back porch to sitting close by the fire with a puzzle.

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Tell us yours on social media tagging Joyful Support Movement, in the Village, or just responding to this email!

We are excited to start the New Year with the 7 day easy challenge. If you are tired of New Year’s resolutions that leave you burned out and resentful, check out the Easy Challenge as a way to set a tone for 2025 that will leave you having more energy for the things you love.

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We will be back with podcasts January 10th, so keep an eye out for that.