My first questions of 2025 for you:
Why do we so often want a map with turn-by-turn directions for life? Why the obsession with exactly what to do next, as if there’s a “right” answer hiding behind Door #3? Why do we expect our kids to know what they want to be when they grow up now? Why resolutions? 

Goals can be great ... don’t get me wrong.

They can give us purpose, focus, and a reason to wake up and Waterfall with a smile every morning. It seems that we’re so laser-focused on where we’re going that too often we forget to notice how good (or even terrible) we feel right now.

Let me propose something revolutionary (and, honestly, a little terrifying for all the Type A’s out there): What if you let go of your goals? Not forever! For now. For today. 

Before you panic and think, “But Lisa, if I don’t have goals, won’t I just sit on my couch eating chips until I become one with the furniture?” Nope. I promise. What might actually happen is this:

+ You’ll realize how often you do things because you should ... not because you choose to for yourself.

+ You’ll notice what makes you feel alive, not just what checks a box.

+ You’ll get out of your head and into your body (spoiler: it’s a much cooler place to hang out).

Being “goal-less” isn’t aimless.

It’s not apathy or laziness. It’s giving ourselves permission to feel our way through life instead of muscling through it like an over-stimulated hamster on a wheel.

It’s showing up, tuning in, and asking, “What feels good right now?”

Here’s an experiment for you no matter your 2025 plans/goals/hopes:

Today, ditch the to-do list for an hour.
Set a timer. No planning. No achieving. No perfecting. Just be.
Walk, doodle, nap, try a Self-Care or Exercise Snack (ideas below), have a cacao, dance to your favourite song ... whatever feels good to you.
Notice what happens.

Who knows? You might discover that living in the moment isn’t just a cheesy Instagram mantra ... it’s where the good stuff is .. where Wellness Intelligence becomes exciting.

Let’s embrace the art of being goal-less, even if just for a bit. It's a little thing that's a big thing. It’s not lazy. It’s liberation. What's the worst case scenario? It’ll make for a good story.

Warmly, but without an agenda,

LB

P.S. If this email made you uncomfortable or roll your eyes, good. That’s a sign you’re onto something. 

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GOOD HUMAN INTERVIEWS

Every Thursday in TWIC, meet a "Good Human" through quick-read interviews with photos ... or you can dive deeper and connect directly. Meet and discover like-minded thinkers, creators, guides, products, clients, investors, vacations, insights, and collaborators. We can do so much together.
 

+ Samantha Skyring (there is no salt like her salt!)
+ Helena Demuynck (who wants to go visit Spain and try her oil?)
+ Ellen Rozman (wellness whisperer that you'll wish you met sooner)
+ Jordan Wagman (chef, warrior, author of WILL)

LESSONS IN EMPATHY ECONOMICS

Every Monday in TWIC, I share a Lesson in Empathy Economics ... revealing surprising truths about what we use and consume (and solutions/better options!). These lessons blend transparency with actionable guidance, showing how Empathy Economics can drive meaningful change.
 

+ Not All Incense Is Created Equal
+ Not All Social Media Is Created Equal
+ Not All Mustard Is Created Equal
+ Not All Popcorn Is Created Equal


EXERCISE AND SELF-CARE SNACKS

Are you stacking your "Snacks" yet? Permission to prioritize yourself is here! Every Tuesday, I share a Self-Care or Exercise Snack (we alternate), and this month, we had incredible guest trainers helping us to move and create energy! 

+ Rose and Dandelion Breathing Self-Care Snack
+ Channel Dredging with Stephanie Nosco Exercise Snack
+ Finger Friction Self-Care Snack
+ Shaking Qi Gong and Bringing Down The Heavens with Stephanie Nosco Exercise Snack
 

FAVOURITE THINGS

Every Wednesday, I introduce one of my Favourite Things—something that just might change your life! It’s all about Empathy Economics, often with a special deal just for TWIC members. Plus, the entire archive is now open to all members, all of the time.
 

+ Coco Aminos I think this is better than soy and tamari
+ My Signature "Question Everything" Organic Hoodie- wear it like you mean it!
+ Honey Mama;s - not a chocolate bar but a chocolaty treat!
+ Blue Light Blocking Glasses  - keep them on your nighttable! 

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Wellness Intelligence Break LIVE at 12 noon ET
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