You're scrolling through social media. Someone from high school just got promoted. Another friend is buying their second home. Your cousin just had her third baby. You close the app and stare at the ceiling, thinking: 'I'm so behind.' But here's the truth—you're not behind. You're on your own timeline.

Traditional New Year's resolutions are designed to make you feel inadequate. They reinforce perfectionism, hustle culture, and comparison that keep you striving for impossible standards. This year, try a feminist approach to goal-setting that actually honors your humanity and values.