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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 15 MIN

Ep.15 The Year of Subtraction - Why Awareness Isn't Enough (But It's Where You Start)

from The Art of Living Happy Podcast with Gina Haines · host Gina Haines - The Art of Living Happy™

It's mid-January 2026.And everywhere you look, people are talking about:→ New goals to achieve→ New habits to build → New you to becomeAdd, add, add. More, more, more.What if this year was different?What if 2026 was the year of SUBTRACTION, not addition?Not because you're giving up. But because you're already carrying so much that was never yours to begin with.The shoulds from your family. The perfectionism you learned to survive. The people-pleasing that keeps you exhausted. The fear. The past.You already know what you're carrying. So why are you still carrying it?In this episode, I talk about the gap between knowing and doing, why awareness isn't enough (but you absolutely can't skip it), and how to start releasing what's not yours.Listen for:The year of subtraction (releasing vs. adding)Why you repeat patterns even when you know betterThe journey: awareness → choice → practice → integration"Awareness is the light switch. It doesn't clean your house. But you can't clean in the dark."The 5 things most of us are carrying (and how to see yours)What's launching soon to help you with step 1The invitation: What are you ready to release?Duration: 15 minutes

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