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Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions

“Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. A single theme-word guides your year's decisions instead of forgotten resolutions. It draws on CGP Grey / Thematic Productivity. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A single theme-word guides your year's decisions instead of forgotten resolutions.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Replace brittle detailed resolutions with a flexible theme that survives changing circumstances.

Steps

1

Reflect: last year in one word?

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You have one decision filter applicable to every choice this year.

Evidence base

School: CGP Grey / Thematic Productivity

Founders: CGP Grey · Myke Hurley (2017)

Year Themes method by CGP Grey & Myke Hurley on Cortex podcast (2017) — adopted by thousands to bypass resolution failure.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions"?

You have one decision filter applicable to every choice this year. In the short term: In 2 months, decisions feel faster with less internal conflict.

Is "Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on CGP Grey / Thematic Productivity (CGP Grey, Myke Hurley (2017)). Year Themes method by CGP Grey & Myke Hurley on Cortex podcast (2017) — adopted by thousands to bypass resolution failure.

Is "Annual Theme Instead of Resolutions" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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