Fresh starts are everywhere - new years resolutions, rituals, promises to ourselves.
But do they actually change anything?

In this episode of It's A Small World!, we explore why humans are so drawn to the idea of a reset, what resolutions really say about us, and whether meaningful change comes from discipline… or intention.

We talk about:

• Why January feels psychologically powerful

• The difference between resolutions and rituals

• Letting go of old identities to make space for new ones

• Redefining what a “fresh start” really means - especially when life doesn’t run on a calendar

This is an honest, reflective conversation about belief, behaviour, and choosing how we move forward - without the pressure to become a completely new person overnight.

This episode contains occasional strong language and adult themes.

Listener discretion is advised.

Topics discussed:

• New Year psychology and symbolic resets

• Personal rituals vs performative change

• Why resolutions often fail

• Identity shifts and intentional living

• Creating meaning without rigid rules

Referenced ideas & themes:

• Cultural obsession with “new beginnings”

• Ritual as a psychological anchor

• Quiet change vs loud transformation

Listener takeaway:
You don’t need permission, a date, or a deadline to begin again.

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