Choose Change Not Resolutions
- Justin Pawley
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
The New Year has arrived with the noise of fireworks, expectation, and the familiar pressure to fix ourselves. New Year’s resolutions promise transformation, yet they often begin from a place of judgement: I should be different, I need to do better, something is wrong with me.
At London Healing I offer a different approach. One that welcomes in the New Year gently, with awareness rather than force, and with curiosity instead of demand.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Often Don’t Last
Resolutions tend to focus on outcomes rather than causes. We aim to change behaviours without addressing what sits underneath them, this could be exhaustion, emotional patterns, energetic blocks, or a loss of connection to ourselves.
Real change doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from listening more deeply.
When we slow down and tune in, we begin to notice:
What no longer serves us.
Where our energy leaks away.
What we are truly ready to release.
What wants to grow naturally.
This kind of awareness creates change that is sustainable, embodied, and meaningful.
A New Year Invitation, Not a Resolution
Instead of asking “What should I change?”, try asking:
What feels heavy right now?
What am I ready to let go of?
Where do I want more release, clarity, or vitality?
These questions invite honest self-reflection, not self-criticism.
You don’t need a strict plan or perfect discipline. You need alignment with your body, your energy, and your inner self.
Working With Energy at the Start of the Year
From an energetic perspective, the beginning of the year is not about sudden action. It’s about clearing space.
Our energy system holds emotional residue, stress, and unconscious patterns gathered over time. When left uncleared, these can quietly influence our decisions, relationships, health, and sense of purpose.
This is why many people feel called to Energy healing in London, healing sessions such as
Chakra and aura balancing
Emotional release work
Spiritual healing sessions
Not to “become someone new”, but to return to themselves.
Gentle Support for Real Change
At London Healing, I work with people from all walks of life who feel ready for:
Greater clarity and direction.
Emotional balance and grounding.
Reconnection with their inner strength.
A deeper sense of purpose and calm.
These sessions are not about forcing transformation. They are about supporting what is already trying to shift within you. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply aware that something needs to change, gentle energy work can help you move forward with steadiness and confidence.
Moving Into the Year With Intention
Intentions are different from resolutions. They are quieter. More honest. More powerful.
An intention might sound like:
I choose to listen to myself more deeply.
I allow change to happen at its own pace.
I create space for healing and clarity.
I step back into my own power.
These intentions don’t demand perfection. They invite presence.
An Invitation
As the New Year unfolds, you don’t have to rush.
You don’t have to decide everything now.
You don’t have to become someone else.
You are simply invited to meet yourself where you are and allow change to emerge naturally, with support when needed.
If you feel drawn to explore this work, I invite you to get in touch or book a session at London Healing, based in Kensington Church Street, London.
Sometimes, the most powerful New Year choice is choosing gentleness.
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