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Hi friend,

It is not unusual around this time of year to find me standing in my kitchen, staring into the pantry.

Not planning or problem-solving. Just standing there, looking at the chips, wishing I were meal planning instead, but knowing I wasn’t. The truth is, I was looking for relief.

The thought that ran through my head was familiar:
“I can start over Monday. Life is stressful right now. I deserve this today.”

And before I know it, I have the bag of Cool Ranch in my hand.

It wasn’t really about food. It was about wanting to feel different, to comfort myself from all the stress. In a split second, I chose comfort over my future self.

That moment shows up in different ways for all of us.
Maybe it’s skipping the walk, walking past the planner, or telling yourself you’ll come back to it later.

By mid-January, this is usually what happens. The excitement of a fresh start wears off, life picks back up, and the goals you felt clear about a couple of weeks ago start to feel heavier.

Not because you don’t care.
Not because you lack discipline.

But because you’re carrying it alone again.

This is where most plans quietly fall apart. Not at the beginning, and not because of failure, but because there’s no structure holding you when motivation dips and real life shows up.

I wrote more about this in this month’s blog, especially around how to create momentum in life when comfort feels easier than intention. If you haven’t read it yet, this might be a good time.

If you’re noticing you want support but aren’t quite ready to commit to anything big yet, I’ve also created a short Goal Momentum mini-course to help you clarify one meaningful goal and build a small rhythm around it. You can start there:
​Goal Momentum Mini-Course​

And if what you’re realizing is, “I don’t want to repeat the same January cycle again,” that’s exactly the gap the Powered Momentum Collective was created to fill.

Inside the Collective, we don’t rely on willpower or hype. We build systems that match how you actually work, including your personality, energy, and real-life constraints. We account for stress, changing seasons, and limited capacity, and we stay engaged in the middle of the journey, not just the beginning.

Powered Momentum begins January 27, and the work is designed to support you when comfort feels easier than intention. If you’re ready for structure, accountability, and support that adapts to real life, you can learn more here:
​Powered Momentum Collective​

More soon on what engagement actually looks like inside the Collective.

Terrie

P.S. If you have a last-minute question or need clarity before deciding, you can reply directly to this email. Questions are always welcome here.