How do I journal this week if I’m not making any New Year’s resolutions?

Keep it simple and feeling-led. 1) Start with the prompt “What do you want to feel more of, rather than achieve?” and write for 5 minutes without editing. 2) Use Epictetus’ reminder about freedom and control: split your page into “within my control” and “not in my control,” then place any urges to fix or improve into the second column and let them be. 3) Close by noting one thing that can stay exactly the same, honoring stability instead of change. In Stoic, open a daily entry, pick one prompt, and end with a single sentence that appreciates what already works.

How can I use this week’s quotes to guide gentle check-ins instead of goals?

Pick one quote per day and turn it into a 3-line reflection: 1) Emily Dickinson on love and breath—ask, “Where did I feel love move through my day?” 2) Jonathan Huie on endings—ask, “What ending am I ready to celebrate because it makes room for me?” 3) Epictetus on freedom—ask, “What pressure can I release because it’s outside my control?” 4) Zeno on listening—ask, “What did I hear (from myself or others) when I spoke less?” 5) Oprah on second chances—ask, “What tiny kindness can I offer myself today?” Use these as short entries in Stoic so your practice stays calm and consistent.

I’m feeling anxious about the future and overthinking outcomes. How do I journal to slow down without setting goals?

Try a three-step page: 1) Name the worry in one sentence. 2) Ask Bradbury’s question of awe: “What felt strangely beautiful or improbable today?” Write 3 specifics to shift your mind from prediction to presence. 3) Use the prompt “To what demands from the future can you happily say: ‘I don’t care at all’?” List 3 things you’re releasing—no justification needed. If helpful, start your Stoic entry with a single breath count-in (4 in, 6 out), then write briefly and stop while it still feels easy.

On No More Resolutions

This week, we’ll start anew without the pressure of challenges or big plans.

Dec 29, 2025 ― Jan 04, 2026

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