January is the first month of the year, the one that marks the beginning of a new cycle and, almost without realizing it, also becomes the month of resolutions. It’s that moment when we feel that everything is possible, when we make mental (or written) lists of everything we want to change, improve, or start doing. Losing weight, finding a new hobby, stepping out of our comfort zone, meeting new people, spending more time with those we love, or simply taking a bit better care of ourselves.
The intention is good, there’s no doubt about that. The problem appears when the weeks go by and reality starts to set in. Daily routines, work, responsibilities, accumulated tiredness, and that quiet laziness that seems to stick to us make many of those resolutions start to wobble. Added to that is the lack of time, the loss of motivation—even though we swore it wouldn’t affect us this year—and the pressure, often self-imposed, to “stick to” everything we set out to do in January.
Being realistic, not all resolutions will be achieved. And it’s okay to say that plainly, without drama. It’s not a failure; it’s simply part of life. We’re not talking about impossibilities, but about goals that sometimes turn out to be more complicated than we imagined when we toasted on New Year’s Eve. What matters is not ticking every box, but trying, adapting, and learning to listen to yourself along the way.
That’s why we want to encourage you to keep going. To try, even if it’s just little by little. To celebrate small achievements and not punish yourself for what you haven’t managed to accomplish. To understand that taking care of yourself also means stopping, breathing, and giving yourself permission to enjoy. Because wellbeing isn’t always about doing more, but about doing things better… or even about doing nothing at all for a while.
And if at any point you feel these goals turn into pressure, that the list weighs more than it motivates, we have one clear piece of advice: treat yourself to a holiday. Booking a trip isn’t running away from your resolutions; it’s giving yourself the space you need to reconnect with yourself. Changing your surroundings, slowing down, and dedicating time to yourself may be exactly what you need to come back with more clarity, energy, and motivation.
At MarSenses, we firmly believe in that. Our hotels in Mallorca and our hotel in Menorca are designed so you can find everything you need, no matter how you travel: on your own, as a couple, with family, or with friends. Spaces to rest, to enjoy the surroundings, to savour the moment, and to remember that taking care of yourself is also a valid—and very important—goal.
We invite you to visit our website www.marsenses.com and start, at least, by crossing one of those goals off your list. Because holidays are not a luxury; they are a necessity. They are among the most important, necessary, and pleasurable things we can do for ourselves. And perhaps, without even realising it, they’ll be the first step towards achieving everything else.
