The start of a new year always feels like a blank slate—a chance to reset, refocus, and realign with what truly matters. This year, I’m embracing two mantras that have already started to transform how I think, act, and show up in the world:
“I get to.”
“Let them.”
At first glance, they might seem simple. But let me tell you, the mindset shift they bring is profound.
"I Get To": A Shift from Obligation to Gratitude
How often do we say, “I have to” when talking about our daily responsibilities?
“I have to work out.”
“I have to make dinner.”
“I have to call my friend back.”
The phrase “I have to” carries an energy of obligation—something we must endure, check off the list, or begrudgingly accomplish. When I swap that with “I get to,” everything changes.
“I get to move my body and celebrate what it can do.”
“I get to nourish myself and my family with food I’ve made with love.”
“I get to stay connected to someone I care about.”
This simple shift transforms chores into privileges, and responsibilities into opportunities. It reframes my life with gratitude, allowing me to approach each day with a fuller heart. When I remind myself “I get to,” I realize just how much I have to be thankful for.
"Let Them": Protecting Your Peace
Boundaries can be tricky—especially if you’re a people-pleaser or someone who prides themselves on being there for others. But here’s the truth: Not everyone deserves access to your energy.
“Let them” is my way of releasing control over things (and people) that don’t align with my peace. It’s a mantra of acceptance and boundaries:
Someone doesn’t agree with me? Let them.
Someone is late to text back or doesn’t show up in the way I expect? Let them.
Someone doubts my journey or criticizes my choices? Let them.
This isn’t about giving up or being passive; it’s about recognizing that their actions are theirs to own, not mine to carry. I cannot control how others think, feel, or act—but I can control how I respond. And sometimes, the most peaceful response is to let them.
How These Mantras Protect Your Mental Health
Together, “I get to” and “let them” create a powerful balance between gratitude and boundaries. They inspire me to focus on what I can control while letting go of what I can’t.
Here’s how they’ve helped me protect my mental health:
They reduce resentment. By reframing my tasks as privileges, I find joy instead of bitterness in the everyday.
They prevent burnout. Setting boundaries with “let them” reminds me that I don’t need to overextend myself to please everyone.
They keep me grounded. Together, these mantras remind me that life is a mix of what I get to cherish and what I let go of to stay peaceful.
Moving into the New Year with Purpose
As I carry these mantras into the new year, I feel lighter. More intentional. More aligned. I hope they inspire you to do the same.
Ask yourself:
What would change if you approached each day with “I get to”?
How could “let them” free you from unnecessary stress or anxiety?
I invite you to try these mantras on for size and see how they feel. Let them shape your mindset, your interactions, and your year ahead.
Your turn: What’s your mantra for the new year? Let me know in the comments or book a discovery call to chat about how to make the rest of this year and next your best year yet!
