December is a hard month for moms. Between all the holidays, traveling to see family, winter illnesses, a never-ending to-do list, and a complete upheaval of everyones' schedules... it is a lot.
And then January comes and we feel a familiar pressure. New year, new you. New goals. Fresh starts. We're told the new year gives us an opportunity to “do better” for our health, our routines, our families, ourselves. And while New Year’s resolutions are often framed as motivating, for many moms they quickly become another source of guilt.
Because the truth is: Most resolutions aren’t built with motherhood in mind.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Can Feel Heavy for Moms
Traditional resolutions assume:
Plenty of uninterrupted time
Predictable schedules
Energy left at the end of the day
A life where you’re the main priority
Motherhood rarely looks like that. So when a lofty resolution doesn’t stick, moms don’t just say “this didn’t work." We say “I failed.”
And that’s where guilt creeps in. Guilt for not doing it all. Guilt for putting ourselves last, or sometimes, for trying to put ourselves first. Guilt for needing rest instead of motivation.
The Problem Isn’t Commitment: It’s Expectations
Moms don’t struggle with follow-through because we don’t care enough. We struggle because we’re carrying too much already.
When goals are built without support, flexibility, and understanding, they become another thing to “keep up with” instead of something that actually helps.
And no plan should make you feel worse about yourself.
What If We Let Go of Guilt-Based Goal Setting?
Imagine approaching the New Year differently.
Not with pressure to overhaul your life, but with permission to:
Move at a pace that fits your season
Set goals that support you instead of drain you
Acknowledge your capacity without judgment
This kind of planning doesn’t ask you to do more. This kind of planning helps you prioritize what matters to you and supports you getting there.
Why Planning With Support Changes the New Year Experience
When moms plan together, something shifts. You stop comparing your capacity to someone else’s highlight reel. You hear your own struggles reflected back with understanding. You realize you’re not behind, you’re just human. And you realize you're not alone.
Planning with support allows you to:
Create goals rooted in reality, not guilt
Build in rest instead of earning it later
Feel accountable in a way that feels encouraging, not heavy
Support turns resolutions into intentions that can actually last.
How Our Retreat Reframes the New Year
Our retreat was created for the mom who:
Is tired of setting goals that don’t stick
Feels guilty for not being able to “do it all”
Wants clarity without pressure
At the retreat, we focus on:
Reflecting on where you are now without judgment
Planning for what’s next with guidance and community
Letting go of unrealistic expectations
Creating space for rest, movement, and connection
This isn’t about fixing yourself for the new year, it’s about starting the year feeling supported, grounded, and seen.
You’re Allowed to Start the Year Differently
You don’t need more discipline.
You don’t need a stricter routine.
You don’t need to try harder.
You need support.
You need space.
You need a plan that includes you — not just everything you do for everyone else.
Join Us, There’s Room for You
This is what our village is built on: removing guilt, offering support, and reminding moms they don’t have to do it all alone.