Unlocking Resilience: A Guide to Achieving Your Goals

Blindsight: Setting Effective Resolutions and Goals for Mental Health In this episode of Blindsight, host Bill Lundgren and producer Jonathan Price discuss how resolution-setting around the New Year can often lead to feelings of shame and failure. They explore alternative approaches to traditional goal setting, like focusing on thematic words for the year ahead. Jonathan shares his words for the year, 'pressure', 'perseverance', and 'faith', and explains how they guide his actions and mindset. They also underline the importance of considering emotional wellbeing when setting goals and encourage listeners to simplify their aims, think through potential barriers, and approach each goal mindfully. The duo also emphasizes the value of self-accountability and the role of supportive relationships in achieving individual goals. If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this show please click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/Zxu69L6QU0r 00:02 Introduction and Welcome 00:28 Discussing New Year Resolutions 01:11 Jonathan's Unique Approach to Resolutions 02:07 Jonathan's Three Words for the Year 05:35 The Importance of Emotional Health in Resolutions 07:00 The Role of Pressure in Achieving Goals 07:20 The Importance of Planning and Understanding Goals 12:50 The Pitfalls of Unrealistic Goals 20:45 The Power of Simplifying Goals 28:32 The Role of Accountability in Achieving Goals 30:31 Conclusion and Contact Information Thank you for listening to blindsight. If you have questions or feedback, please contact up using the methods below. Have a great week and we'll chat with you soon! [email protected] (720) 712-8856