Here are three key insights to help you rethink how to approach transformation this year:

1. Your Yearnings Are Your Compass.
   Behind every goal lies a deeper desire. Maybe you have a goal to make more money or get a promotion. But underneath that you may yearn for security, to be valued, to matter, and/or to make a difference. Focus on your deeper yearnings instead. Your yearnings are your inner compass, guiding you toward what truly matters. Recognizing and following them unlocks a sense of purpose that surface-level goals can’t satisfy.
2. Emotions Are Tools, Not Obstacles.
   Many of us are taught to suppress our feelings, but emotions hold vital information. They guide us toward joy, warn us of danger, and reveal what we truly care about. Our feelings of sadness, anger, fear, and hurt signal to us that our yearnings aren’t being met—and we can act toward fulfilling them. Our feeling of joy—and our sense of satisfaction and wellbeing—lets us know our yearnings are being met.  By embracing our emotions instead of avoiding them, we unlock powerful insights to fuel our growth.
3. Awareness Is the First Step to Breaking Barriers.
   It’s not lack of effort that keeps most of us stuck—it’s our limiting unconscious beliefs and patterns. Fear of failure, avoiding discomfort, or settling for less than we deserve are all common blocks. Becoming aware of these patterns is the first step to overcoming them.