Setting Expectations for the New Year

New Year's tends to bring about a newfound motivation for change. After a taxing 2020, I think we're all ready to turn the page! When making New Years resolutions we tend to hope for the best. Behind our desire for change there's a hope for the quick fix. Unfortunately, (myself included) we set ourselves up for disappointment, forgetting to update our expectations. With mindful living, we realize there are no quick fixes, only ways to simplify the over-complicated. . I mention several reflection questions and a worksheet during the podcast. Click here for the Reflect on your Year worksheet to reflect on where you've come, and what a life well-lived looks like in 2021! . I offer a guided meditation/visualization exercise @15:40 mark. . BTW - If you haven't listened to the most recent podcast, 2020 in a word, I would recommend giving that a listen before pushing play on this episode! . Looking to further your mindfulness practice? Check out the Mental Events mindfulness journal. It's dedicated to examining the workability of the mind's proposed solutions to problems, and offers an opportunity to step back from giving over your life to negative thoughts. . Wanting to integrate mindfulness into your life? Sign up to receive my free Mindfulness Framework video. . Watch this video to learn more about Mental Events Therapy. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of online therapy with Mental Events. . As always, we'd like to hear from you. Send your questions via email - [email protected]. . Connect with Mental Events on social media: Instagram @mentalevents Facebook @mentaleventstherapy.