You Still Have Time to Let Go Before the Year Really Begins
Fri Jan 23 2026
The pressure to rush into a new year often convinces us that the window for change has already closed. But what if that sense of urgency is misplaced? What if this in-between moment is not something to push through, but something to honor?
In this episode of Connecting the Golden Dots, Teri P. Cox invites you to pause before charging ahead. Drawing on the wisdom of the Chinese calendar, she reframes the weeks leading up to mid-February as a powerful completion phase, a time for release, reflection, and conscious clearing. Rather than rushing into resolutions that rarely last, Teri encourages a more intentional approach to closing out 2025 and preparing for what comes next.
Teri explores the symbolism of the Year of the Snake as a time for shedding identities, habits, and attachments that no longer fit the life you are designing. She speaks openly about feeling slower, heavier, and uncertain, not as signs of failure, but as signals that completion is doing its work.
As the conversation turns toward the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse, Teri reframes momentum as something built on clarity, self-trust, and intention. She highlights the importance of clearing mental, emotional, and physical clutter before action accelerates, and reminds listeners that preparation is not passive. If you feel behind or restless as the calendar turns, this episode offers reassurance that you still have time to close the loop, make peace with what was, and step into the next chapter lighter, clearer, and ready to move forward with confidence.
Tune in to episode 23 of Connecting the Golden Dots for a grounded and empowering reminder that how you finish matters just as much as how you begin.
Episode Takeaways
The difference between rushing into a new year and completing the last one with intention (1:30)Why resolutions often fail and what to focus on instead (3:00)How the Year of the Snake represents shedding old patterns and identities (5:20)Why feeling slow or uncertain can be a sign of healthy completion, not stagnation (7:40)How to review your successes and setbacks across all areas of life without judgment (9:50)What it means to release attachments without guilt before moving forward (12:10)How physical and mental clutter quietly blocks clarity and momentum (14:30)What to expect from the energy shift of the Year of the Fire Horse beginning February 17 (16:40)Why clarity, intuition, and reflection must exist alongside bold action (19:10)How journaling and intentional pauses help you design a year that actually fits who you are becoming (22:10)
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The pressure to rush into a new year often convinces us that the window for change has already closed. But what if that sense of urgency is misplaced? What if this in-between moment is not something to push through, but something to honor? In this episode of Connecting the Golden Dots, Teri P. Cox invites you to pause before charging ahead. Drawing on the wisdom of the Chinese calendar, she reframes the weeks leading up to mid-February as a powerful completion phase, a time for release, reflection, and conscious clearing. Rather than rushing into resolutions that rarely last, Teri encourages a more intentional approach to closing out 2025 and preparing for what comes next. Teri explores the symbolism of the Year of the Snake as a time for shedding identities, habits, and attachments that no longer fit the life you are designing. She speaks openly about feeling slower, heavier, and uncertain, not as signs of failure, but as signals that completion is doing its work. As the conversation turns toward the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse, Teri reframes momentum as something built on clarity, self-trust, and intention. She highlights the importance of clearing mental, emotional, and physical clutter before action accelerates, and reminds listeners that preparation is not passive. If you feel behind or restless as the calendar turns, this episode offers reassurance that you still have time to close the loop, make peace with what was, and step into the next chapter lighter, clearer, and ready to move forward with confidence. Tune in to episode 23 of Connecting the Golden Dots for a grounded and empowering reminder that how you finish matters just as much as how you begin. Episode Takeaways The difference between rushing into a new year and completing the last one with intention (1:30)Why resolutions often fail and what to focus on instead (3:00)How the Year of the Snake represents shedding old patterns and identities (5:20)Why feeling slow or uncertain can be a sign of healthy completion, not stagnation (7:40)How to review your successes and setbacks across all areas of life without judgment (9:50)What it means to release attachments without guilt before moving forward (12:10)How physical and mental clutter quietly blocks clarity and momentum (14:30)What to expect from the energy shift of the Year of the Fire Horse beginning February 17 (16:40)Why clarity, intuition, and reflection must exist alongside bold action (19:10)How journaling and intentional pauses help you design a year that actually fits who you are becoming (22:10) Let's Connect WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.