4 Alternatives to New Year's Resolutions
Episode 121 of the Sober Edge podcast, hosted by Teri Patterson, titled "4 Alternatives to New Year's Resolutions" was published on January 10, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.
January 10, 2024 ·30m · Sober Edge
Episode Description
One of the biggest issues with New Year's resolutions is that they often revolve around huge changes like adjusting our eating habits, getting more sleep, or becoming fluent in a new language.
"Where we go wrong with New Year's resolutions is there's this idea that it's supposed to be some big, sweeping change, because that sounds kind of sexy. [But] as humans, we're not wired to make big, sweeping changes.
TERRI BLY, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
So, I propose we try something different. I borrowed heavily from the trifecta idea that Gretchen Rubin shares about 3 ways to embrace the new year: A One-Word Theme, A 24 for 24 Challenge and My 24 for 24 List.
In today's episode, I share these exercises as an alternative way to set your intention and create your life by design, not by default. There is no requirement implement all four ideas; feel free to pick and choose the ones that speak to you and spark your creativity!
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