Plan Your Best Sober Year: Goal-Setting, Balance & Self-Care Tips

What this episode covers

<p>Ready to kick off the new year with a fresh perspective? On this episode of <em>Sisters in Sobriety</em>, Sonia and Kathleen are here to help you plan your best sober year yet. From goal setting to finding balance, they’re sharing ideas to make 2024 your year of growth and intentional living—whether you’re brand new to sobriety or already a few years in.</p><p>How do you set goals that stick? What’s the secret to staying motivated when things don’t go as planned? And how do you balance everything without burning out? This episode has all the tips and stories to keep you inspired and moving forward.</p><p>You’ll learn simple strategies like habit stacking, breaking big goals into manageable steps, and why self-care is so much more than bubble baths. Plus, Kathleen and Sonia share how they use tools like planners and trackers to stay on course—and why progress always beats perfection.</p><p>Sonia and Kathleen also open up about their own journeys, from learning to adapt when life throws curveballs to embracing the quirks that make them who they are. Their stories are full of laughs, lessons, and plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to embrace sobriety with confidence.</p><p>This is <em>Sisters in Sobriety</em>, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our <a href='http://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>Substack</a> for extra tips, tricks, and resources.</p><p>Time-Stamped Highlights</p><p>[00:01:00] Sonia and Kathleen kick off the episode: planning your best sober year yet.<br>[00:01:50] Kathleen’s 2024 goal: prioritizing physical and mental health.<br>[00:03:14] Sonia’s funny habit-stacking method for stretching before Netflix.<br>[00:05:45] Kathleen talks about the lessons she learned from setting unrealistic goals.<br>[00:08:13] Breaking big goals into bite-sized, manageable pieces.<br>[00:10:44] Celebrating small wins in creative ways—popcorn in bed, anyone?<br>[00:12:00] Sonia looks back at years of “moderation” goals that didn’t stick.<br>[00:14:20] Why Kathleen prefers harmony over balance in her sober life.<br>[00:16:59] Plans for a work-life reset: Kathleen is finally taking a vacation!<br>[00:19:00] Sonia’s non-negotiable: sleep as the ultimate self-care tool.<br>[00:21:25] Using tech like Apple Watch and Oura Ring to track goals.<br>[00:23:54] The protein-packed breakfast tip that’s changing Sonia’s mornings.<br>[00:25:00] Kathleen’s story about adapting her yoga practice as a single mom.<br>[00:29:00] Sonia reframes her narrative around sobriety and relationships.<br>[00:31:49] Kathleen shares practical ways to flip the script on negative self-talk.<br>[00:33:43] Byron Katie’s four questions for letting go of limiting beliefs.<br>[00:36:00] Self-compassion as the secret to letting go of old narratives.<br>[00:37:15] The connection between self-worth and self-care.<br>[00:38:11] Kathleen’s quirky planner obsession and why it works for her.<br>[00:39:00] Closing thoughts: It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress and intention.</p><p>Links</p><ul><li><a href='https://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>Sisters In Sobriety Substack</a> - find more tips, tricks, resources, and community</li><li><a href='mailto:[email protected]'>Sisters In Sobriety Email</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/sistersinsobrietypod/'>Sisters In Sobriety Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.kathleenkillen.com/'>Kathleen’s Website</a> <em>Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast</em></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/coupleswithkathleen/'>Kathleen’s Instagram</a>