Setting Intentions for the New Year-A Fresh Start After Divorce

By Jennifer Perri, Transformational Coach, Seasoned Financial Consultant, Best-Selling Author

The New Year offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign—but if you’re navigating a divorce, the idea of resolutions may feel daunting or even hollow. Resolutions often come with pressure: to be perfect, to achieve unrealistic goals, or to “fix” something that feels broken. But what if we let go of that pressure and chose instead to set intentions—compassionate, hopeful guideposts for the year ahead?

Intentions are different from resolutions. They aren’t about ticking boxes or rigidly pursuing goals. They’re about aligning with your values and focusing on what feels right for your growth and healing.?

Here’s how you can set meaningful intentions that inspire hope and light the way to a brighter year:

1. Start Where You Are

It’s okay if life feels messy right now. Divorce is a profound transition, and healing doesn’t happen overnight. Give yourself permission to start exactly where you are, without judgment. One powerful intention could be simply to honor your feelings and take one day at a time.

Example Intention: I will meet myself with grace, no matter where I am on my journey.

2. Focus on Growth, Not Perfection

This year isn’t about becoming the “perfect” version of yourself. It’s about rediscovering who you are and what lights you up. Think about one area of your life—whether it’s reconnecting with friends, exploring new hobbies, or prioritizing self-care—that you’d like to nurture.

Example Intention: I will explore what makes me feel alive and joyful.

3.Embrace Small, Consistent Steps

Big changes come from small, steady actions. Instead of overhauling your life, think about one small thing you can do each day to align with your intentions. These little shifts add up over time and build a foundation for confidence and strength.

Example Intention: I will take one small action each day to move toward healing and peace.

4. Celebrate Your Strength

You’ve already overcome so much. Divorce is a challenge that demands resilience, courage, and vulnerability. Take time to reflect on your victories, both big and small, and recognize the inner strength you’ve developed along the way.

Example Intention: I will celebrate my resilience and honor my journey.

As you set your intentions for the new year, remember that this is your story, your journey, and your time to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. The New Year doesn’t have to be perfect, but it can be a new chapter and a chance to turn the page and step forward with hope.

Wishing you a year of healing, growth, and rediscovery. You are capable, worthy, and enough—just as you are.

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Jennifer Perri is a Transformational Life and Empowerment Coach and a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, dedicated to helping women overcome challenges, embrace their worth, and step into their power. With a focus on mindset, resilience, divorce, and financial confidence, Jennifer inspires women to turn pain into purpose and create a life they love. Visit jenniferperri.com to learn more.

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