4 ACTS: Practical & Proven Tools for New Year Reset

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• Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: A #1 NYT bestseller focusing on intrinsic motivation, autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

• To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others: A #1 NYT bestseller exploring the, and science of persuasion in daily life.

• The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward: An investigation into how understanding regrets can lead to a better life.

• When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing: Examines the, and, science behind timing decisions.

• A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future: Discusses the shift from logical, left-brain thinking to creative, right-brain capabilities.

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The start of a new year is a natural invitation to pause, reflect, and reset. Rather than rushing into resolutions that fade by February, a thoughtful reset creates space for clarity and intention. The 4 ACTS framework was designed to be practical, sustainable, and easy to apply—no drastic changes required, just purposeful steps that help you move forward with confidence.

Acknowledge is the first step. Before setting new goals, it’s important to recognize where you are right now. This includes honoring wins, naming challenges, and being honest about what worked and what didn’t. Acknowledgment builds self-awareness and prevents you from carrying unfinished emotional or mental weight into the new year.

Next is Clear. This step focuses on letting go—habits, commitments, or thought patterns that no longer serve you. Clearing creates room for growth by reducing noise and distraction. Whether it’s decluttering your schedule, setting boundaries, or reframing limiting beliefs, this stage helps you reclaim energy and focus.

Finally, Take Action and Sustain bring the reset to life. Small, consistent actions turn intention into progress, while sustainability ensures those changes last beyond January. By choosing realistic steps and building supportive routines, the 4 ACTS approach helps you reset with purpose—and move through the new year grounded, aligned, and empowered.

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A Good Read

• A Year of Positive Thinking

  No matter your background or lifestyle, the simple, universal lessons in this book will show you what can happen when you approach life with appreciation and open curiosity.

Odds & Ends

• LendYou

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Raising The Bar

• Centennial Citrus Hop WTR

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WOD Challenge

• ANNIE

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