A New Year’s Intention: Breaking the Addiction to Not Being Okay | Sanity Check

Episode OverviewHappy New Year! In this special episode, Aileen and Julie introduce Sanity Check, a short weekly segment offering quick insights alongside their regular episodes. They explore the idea of being addicted to not feeling okay—a mindset where struggle and chaos feel normal—and share how they plan to break free from this cycle in 2025.Key Discussion PointsReframing Resolutions: Shift from pressure-filled resolutions to positive intentions like “I will drink more water” instead of “I won’t drink alcohol.”Addicted to Not Being Okay: Why we cling to stress and drama, and how it can feel unfamiliar—even scary—to embrace calm and happiness.Breaking the Cycle: Develop awareness, practise mindfulness, embrace joy, and let yourself sit with moments of contentment without seeking problems to solve.Listener TakeawaysReflect on how societal and personal stories keep us stuck in holding patterns of discontent.Practise being present and recognising when things are okay.Reframe your goals with kindness and focus on what lifts you up.Join the ConversationWhat’s your intention for 2025? Are you ready to let yourself feel okay? Share your thoughts by messaging us on Instagram, email or leaving a voicemail.Here’s to a year of embracing calm. Happy New Year! 🎉Links:Download Enough - Our Self Worth Reset.Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod  Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePodEmail us at  [email protected] to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie FahySee https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy informationDisclaimer: Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.