Stop Trying to Start Over—Start Small Where You Are

The Small Things are the Big Things xx

January 6, 2025 | Issue No. 7

Hey Y'all!

We're 6 days into the New Year, and I want to check in on you because I know what a lot of us are feeling.

Most of us start the year full of energy and ambition. But maybe the return to work, routines, and the reality of “adulting” has left you feeling like January 1st was just another day—and everything feels like it did before. (PS. Check out my segment w/ Hoda on Jan 2 to learn how to reset with kindness ).

If that’s you, I want to send you a reminder:

There is no rule that says January has to be a full restart.

The power isn’t in making this big, grand change or sticking to some massive resolution. The power lies in your ability to begin again—and again, and again.

What’s one small thing you can do today that helps you feel like I did something for me?

Could you take a short walk after dinner or during a break?
Could you set aside 15 minutes to talk to someone you love?
Could you release that overwhelming resolution and replace it with a smaller goal that actually feels doable right now?

Your year doesn’t have to start perfectly for you to know that there WILL be good coming to you. You don’t have to put pressure on yourself to have it all figured out. You can begin with one small thing that feels good.

This year isn’t about proving anything to anyone, not even yourself. It’s about creating space for the life you want, one moment at a time.

If that resonates with you, please take this to heart. Each day is really an opportunity to start again, this isn’t a cliche saying that’s filled with fluff. It’s real and it’s how we can learn to truly be on our own side.

Can I also share some exciting news!?

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially a Wellness Coach for Start TODAY, The Today Show’s new wellness app, and my meditations are now live on the app store!

I’ll be back on The TODAY Show this morning if you can tune in, but you can also join me for a special New Year Meditation Challenge in the Start Today app.

This is your invitation to reset—not just for January 1st, but for whenever you need it. We’ve got this!

P.S. If you need some support, we're focusing on committing to one small meaningful thing daily on Instagram and people are feeling the impact of how the small things we do really are the big things! Maybe your small thing is starting the meditation challenge in the Start TODAY app with me? No matter what you choose, I would love to see and hear the small things you've said yes to - tag me on IG so I can celebrate with you.

Sending you so much love,
Yasmine