There’s an Ayurvedic concept I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, and it feels especially relevant right now. It’s called *yukti*.
Yukti means discernment.
The wisdom of knowing what actually supports *you*, in this moment, based on your lived experience.
Not what *should* work.
Not what worked for someone else.
Not what worked last year.
Just… what’s right. Right now.
This matters because health, energy, and well-being are never one-dimensional. They’re shaped by many things—food, sleep, movement, stress, rest, connection. And when we stand at the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to feel like we need to address *everything* at once.
But yukti reminds us of something simpler—and much smarter:
You don’t need to do everything.
You need to choose wisely.
Often, there’s a linchpin.
One habit. One boundary. One practice that, when supported, makes everything else feel more doable.
So instead of asking, *“What should I change?”*
I want to offer a different question:
**“What would support me most right now?”**
And then—this is the important part—listening honestly.
Let me give you a few simple ways to start practicing yukti in real life.
First: **notice what’s already working.**
Before adding anything new, ask yourself:
What, when I do it, makes everything feel a little easier afterward?
Better digestion. Better mood. Better sleep. More patience.
That’s a clue.
Second: **look for friction.**
What feels disproportionately hard right now?
Not because you’re failing—but because it may not be the right focus for this season.
Yukti doesn’t push through resistance.
It reroutes.
Third: **choose one anchor.**
Just one.
One non-negotiable that supports your system.
Maybe it’s a consistent bedtime.
Maybe it’s eating one warm, grounding meal a day.
Maybe it’s getting outside first thing in the morning.
Maybe it’s saying no to one thing that drains you.
Let that be enough.
And finally: **allow the rest to be imperfect.**
This is not about control or optimization.
It’s about intelligent care.
When you choose the right thing, the system organizes itself.
So as you move through these early weeks of the year, I invite you to soften the pressure and sharpen the listening.
Practice yukti by asking, gently and often:
*What’s the wise next step for me—today?*
That’s how momentum builds.
That’s how trust grows.
That’s how we move forward—without forcing.