Episode 126: Another Birthday, Another Honest Look

Your birthday arrives with a question you did not ask for: by now, I thought I would be… If a birthday has ever left you measuring your life against where you expected to be — or wondering whether this past year counted at all — this episode is a gentler way to look back.We walk through why the same year can leave you feeling behind or feeling at peace, and the one thing that makes the difference.In this episode:Why the usual way we take stock on a birthday leaves us shaky, and what steadies itHow research on self-worth reframes the “am I behind?” questionA way to look back that holds up even when no one is there to celebrate youScripture: Psalm 90:12Research note: Drawn from Neff and Vonk (2009), Journal of Personality, on self-compassion and a steadier sense of self-worth — presented as the researchers reported it.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.