217: The Pressure of The New Year is EXHAUSTING

As the year wraps up, there’s this unspoken pressure to look back and list all the big, exciting things that happened. But what if nothing major happened at all? What if it was just… a year?In this episode, Rosie and Roula talk about the weight we put on New Year reflections, why we feel obligated to praise every year as meaningful, and how exhausting the hype around New Year’s Eve can be. They explore redefining achievement, letting go of resolutions that never stick, and why simply getting through the year might be more than enough.This is a conversation for anyone who feels awkward, embarrassed, or behind when asked, “So… how was your year?”When you look back on the year, what do you count as an achievement for yourself?TOPICS COVERED • The pressure to label every year as exciting or successful • Redefining achievement beyond big milestones • Why New Year’s resolutions often create more stress than motivation • Journaling without pressure and noticing small moments • Seasonal goals versus yearly goals • Letting go of shame around “quiet” or difficult years--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast