Episode 44: SOLO – A Softer Way to Set Resolutions  (& My Three Loving Commitments for 2026)

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

This week on Crafted Connections, I’m kicking off the year with a solo episode —  and the first solo of 2026 — to talk honestly about resolutions, intentions, and the complicated relationship many of us have with both.

For a long time, resolutions weren’t a healthy tool for me. They were tied to restriction, self-criticism, and pressure — especially in relation to food, body image, and control. So I stepped away from them completely. But this year, something feels different.

In this episode, I share why I’m cautiously and lovingly returning to the idea of resolutions, and how I’m approaching them in a way that feels safe, grounded, and supportive instead of harsh.

Rather than chasing perfection or “fixing” myself, I walk through three specific commitments I’m making in 2026, all rooted in self-trust and self-care.

This episode is part reflection, part verbal journaling, and part invitation for you to approach change in a way that actually feels kind.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨ Why I stepped away from traditional resolutions and why I’m revisiting them now
 🧭 How transitional seasons can blur commitment and create mixed signals (internally and externally)
 💼 Resolution #1: Fully committing to my business and letting go of the LinkedIn jobs tab rabbit hole
 🤍 Resolution #2: Nurturing friendships that have nothing to do with work or networking
🛌 Resolution #3: Creating a healthier nighttime routine (and breaking my TV-while-sleeping habit)
🌱 Why change needs gentleness (not self-criticism!) to actually stick
💬 An open invitation to reflect on your own relationship with resolutions and intentions

At the heart of this episode is a simple belief: you don’t need to be at war with yourself to grow. Change can be loving. Commitments can be flexible. And clarity doesn’t have to come from force.

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