When should you set New Years intentions?

We’re coming up on a new year (and a new decade!) which often feels like a great time to reflect, re-set, and set intentions for the year ahead.

But when is the best time to set New Years intentions?

Some people like the symmetry of setting intentions on New Years Eve or New Years Day. It can be nice to go into January feeling aligned with what you want, and putting in the work to get there right out of the gate.

Personally, I really love celebrating the new year with friends, and there is a lot of dressing up, dancing, and drinking involved, which means both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day end up being times where I don’t really want to do any solo introspective work.

Another option for setting intentions for the new year is early January. Many of us have the luxury of taking some time off over the holidays, and with New Years falling mid-week, you may not be officially going back to work until January 6th. So, Sunday January 5th might feel like a great time to set aside a few hours for contemplation and intention-setting. {I’m actually hosting a live version of my Intentional Year tarot workshop that afternoon!}

A third option is our very first New Moon! New moons are a perfect time for intention setting because they are all about the beginning of a new moon cycle, and re-setting your energy. And, the first new moon of the year falls a bit later in the month {on January 24th}, so it gives you a little bit of time to wrap up 2019 and get your head back in the game after the hectic holiday season.

Of course, you can absolutely also choose your own day and time to set intentions for the year - there is no right or wrong answer here! But hopefully this gave you a bit of guidance if you were struggling to think of when the best time might be for you.

Do you like the idea of setting New Years intentions, but you’re not sure how to start? I can help with that! My New Years Ritual Box is crafted especially for 2020, and is packed full of intentional tools to guide you as you get clear on what you want for the year ahead. (And as of this post, there are only 4 boxes left!)

My online shop is currently closed for the holidays, but if you place an order this week let me know in the notes when you plan to set your New Years intentions, and I’ll make sure your ritual box arrives in time!