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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 26 MIN

13. New Year Goals Without the Burnout

from The Basics of Balance · host Ariella Bocian

This episode of The Basics of Balance is a little different. We’re talking about New Year goals—but not in the usual “do more, track everything, optimize harder” way.I share what I’m personally doing differently this year: fewer metrics, less tracking, fewer notifications & opening up about how chasing numbers in business last year led to burnout, and why I’m choosing to step back, trust God’s plan & timing, and focus on what I’m actually good at: coaching.We're talking through some simple goals for the year—pull-ups, daily steps, staying consistent with workouts—and how that connects to nutritional periodization with clients. Just like athletes have on-seasons and off-seasons, regular people do too. You’re not a robot. You don’t need to be “on” 24/7 to make progress & learning how to periodize your goals to fit your life can make it easier to keep going. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by tracking, dieting, or trying to control every outcome, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and start the year with a plan that’s realistic, human, and sustainable.#NewYearGoals #FitnessWithoutBurnout #NutritionPeriodization #TheBasicsOfBalanceDo you have a question you want me to answer on the show or a topic you want me to cover? Fill out the form below and let me know! https://forms.wix.com/f/7052348738324398977Join my newsletter for more brain gainz:https://forms.wix.com/r/7064968032702955562Ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching Application:https://form.jotform.com/habitconsulting/coachingapplicationTrain With Me Training Membership4x/week: https://coach.everfit.io/package/EQ6640473x/week: https://coach.everfit.io/package/JR9980211x Custom Nutrition Plan https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7X4SRS7V5FV/checkout/O6K2ROWQXKXKWVZ5FLXLTM2V

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