Harnessing the New Year’s “Fresh Start Effect” for a Great 2026

“A fresh start is not a place, it is a mindset.” (Jordan Peterson)

The beginning of the new year can be more than another Monday morning: it can be a powerful psychological reset button.

The ‘fresh start effect’ comes after milestones, like New Year's or anniversaries, that help people believe they can become better versions of themselves – and this applies just as powerfully to teams as it does to individuals.