New Year's Resolutions: Why They Can Work When You Make Them Your Own
If you've decided that New Year's resolutions don't work, Stephanie would like you to reconsider.
This encore episode is a celebration of New Year's resolutions—and a reminder that you don't have to abandon the idea of setting goals simply because you've had resolutions that didn't stick in the past.
Stephanie is a huge proponent of making and keeping resolutions. She has spent more than 20 years crafting, creating, tweaking, and modifying her goals and resolutions as her life has changed.
The key isn't making a perfect list on January 1 and then expecting yourself to follow it forever. It's taking the time to think about the life you actually want, deciding what matters, and being willing to adjust your plans along the way.
If you've been waiting for a nudge to make a change, this might be it.
Dream big. Make a plan. Tweak it when necessary. Keep going.
And yes—you can listen while you dust, mop, vacuum, clean out the linen closet, or walk laps around the neighborhood. 😉
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why Stephanie believes New Year's resolutions can work
- How to create resolutions that reflect the life you actually want
- Why your goals can change as your life changes
- How tweaking and modifying your plans can help you keep moving forward
- Why you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin
- How to turn a resolution into an ongoing practice rather than a one-day promise
New Year, New You
Ready to do some thinking and planning?
Download the New Year New You worksheets
Use them to slow down, get clear about what you want, and begin creating a plan for the life you're dreaming about.
A Slow Living Reminder
You don't have to reinvent your entire life in January.
You can decide what you want, take the next small step, and keep tweaking your plan as you learn more about yourself and your life.
You've got this. You really, really do.
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📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World
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