Ep 45: Goals, Intentions, and Resolutions for the New Year
In this New Year’s episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt reflect on the past year while rethinking everything we’ve been taught about goals, resolutions, and personal growth. From surviving grief and burnout to finding clarity through therapy, intention setting, and honest self-assessment, they unpack what it really looks like to move from survival mode into thriving.
The conversation explores why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail, how SMART goals create momentum without pressure, and why choosing a single word or intention for the year can be more powerful than any checklist. They share personal goals around health, time management, automation, boundaries, mindset, and letting go of control—especially as careers evolve, kids grow up, and priorities shift.
This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t require perfection, massive overhauls, or January 1st deadlines, just intentional choices, accountability, and grace for where you are right now. If you’re burned out, rethinking your career, navigating personal change, or simply looking for a healthier way to set goals for the new year, this conversation will help you reset with clarity and purpose.
Listen in, reflect on your own intentions, share this episode with someone who needs it, and follow The Corporate Burnouts for weekly conversations about work, burnout, growth, and building a life that actually feels good.
FAQs
1. Who is this episode for?
This episode is for anyone feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from traditional New Year’s goal-setting—especially professionals navigating career shifts, personal change, or emotional exhaustion.
2. Why do the hosts question traditional New Year’s resolutions?
Mandy and Mandy discuss how resolutions often rely on pressure, perfection, and unrealistic timelines, which can lead to guilt and burnout rather than meaningful growth.
3. What’s the difference between goals, intentions, and resolutions?
Goals focus on outcomes, intentions guide how you want to show up, and resolutions often feel rigid. This episode explains how combining SMART goals with clear intentions creates momentum without overwhelm.
4. What practical takeaways can listeners expect?
Listeners will gain tools for setting healthier goals, choosing a word or intention for the year, creating boundaries, using accountability wisely, and giving themselves grace during seasons of change.
