Struggling with New Year's Resolutions? Your Human Design Has Answers

Human Design Hive Podcast

Hey there! In this episode of Human Design Hive, we're tackling that familiar January pressure to transform your entire life overnight.

If you're tired of setting resolutions that leave you feeling worse by February, you're in the right place. We're exploring how your Human Design can guide you toward intentions that actually work with your natural energy, not against it.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-Why traditional resolutions often backfire (and what to do instead)

-How to set intentions that honor your unique energy type

-Practical ways to create change without forcing yourself to be someone you're not

-Simple, joy-focused alternatives to heavy resolutions that actually stick

Key Points Covered

[00:00-9:13] Opening - Personal catch up from the Holidays

We share our holidays experience- if you don’t want to hear about us, skip ahead! (I’ll never know )

[9:14-12:33] January- time for intentions and resolutions

Reflecting on past experiences and how there's a growing recognition that maybe we don't need to overhaul our entire lives every January 1st

[12:34-18:21] Intentions guided by Human Design Type

[18:22-43:17] Generators & Manifesting Generators

*Use your sacral response to guide your intentions

*Stop pushing through "no" responses just because you can

*Honor your natural energy patterns (even if they look different from others)

Manifestors [43:18- 56:34]

*Work with your unique energy cycles

*Set boundaries that protect your creative energy

*Practice informing without losing spontaneity

*Create space for both rest and inspired action

Projectors [56:35-1:13:07]

*Recognize and attract the right invitations

*Set intentions around what you truly want to be known for

*Manage your energy without burning out

*Guide others while honoring your own needs

Reflectors [1:13:08-1:17:38]

*Use lunar cycles for decision-making

*Create environments that support your wellbeing

*Take the time you need for clarity

*Trust your unique way of processing change

Joy-Focused Intentions [1:17:39-end]

We wrap up with creative alternatives to traditional resolutions - simple, fun intentions that align with your energy and actually bring more joy to your life

Key Takeaways

-Your resistance to traditional resolutions might be your design trying to protect you

-Small, aligned actions create more lasting change than forced transformations

-Understanding your type helps you set intentions that actually work

-Joy and ease can be better motivators than discipline and force

Resources Mentioned

Human Design Guidebook (customized for your chart)

One-on-one sessions with Dana

Human Design Hive Substack

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