Questions to Ask Yourself for a BETTER 2025 with Dr. Stephanie Estima

In this introspective episode of the Better Podcast, Dr. Stephanie shares a personal tradition of gratitude that she practices annually. This year, like last year, the gratitude episode involves reflecting on the past year and planning for a fulfilling 2025.Dr. Stephanie delves into various aspects of life, including how time and money were spent, relationships, personal goals, and internal reflections. She also explores topics such as personal judgment, self-sabotage, and the manifestation of desired qualities. By reflecting on these areas, Dr. Stephanie aims to inspire you to introspect on your own life and foster personal growth as you embark on the new year.Episode Overview:0:03 Welcome to the End of 20241:20 Reflecting on the Past Year3:55 Evaluating Relationships and Time5:15 Financial Reflections and Spending Habits7:50 Learning and Personal Growth10:30 Filling Your Life Buckets12:50 Self-Judgment and Inner Reflections19:40 Daily Routines and Long-Term Goals24:15 Embracing Your Weirdness and Fighting for What You Want27:55 Encouragement & GratitudeQuestions Stephanie is asking herself:* Where were you a year ago?*  Do you enjoy how you're spending your time?*  Am I happy with how my money is being spent?*  Who do I spend the most time with and are they filling my cup?* What do you want to learn next?* Are your buckets (or verticles) getting filled?* Are you satisfied with your career?* What can my most aggressive judgments about others tell me about myself?*  If you knew everything was going to be okay so you could create the best version of yourself, who are you?*  Do I take time to articulate and get clarity on my own thoughts before expressing them to others?*  Does my daily routine reflect my long-term goals?*  What do the things I envy in others tell me about what I really want to give to myself?* What did the people who hurt me most in my life ultimately teach me?* Do I embody the qualities of the person that I always dreamed of marrying?*  What is the most common way that I self-sabotage and what does that tell me about my unmet needs? ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.