Everyone’s talking about New Year’s resolutions.
In this new season of the She Gets It From Me podcast, we’re talking about what we’re done tolerating.
This episode is about the quiet shifts that happen when you stop explaining yourself, stop carrying other people’s nonsense, and stop pretending you’re fine.
No reset. No reinvention. Just where we’re actually at.
If January makes you feel pressured instead of hopeful, you’re not alone. This one’s for you. And sorry, we do have a little catch-up first regarding the chaos and illness joys of Christmas, but we are sure you will relate!
Key takeaways in this episode:
Christmas can be lovely and still absolutely knackering. Both things can be true.
Being ill has a way of ruining plans and reminding you how little control you actually have.
New Year’s resolutions often feel less like choice and more like pressure.
Everyone suddenly decides they need to “sort themselves out” in January, whether it makes sense or not.
We’re encouraged to want everything now, which makes it harder to sit with real life as it is.
Being present isn’t about mindfulness buzzwords; it’s about not mentally living six weeks ahead.
Routine keeps things ticking over, but dreaming is what stops life feeling flat.
New Year’s resolutions aren’t new or modern;in the future we’ve been doing this to ourselves for centuries.
Life feels better when you stop obsessing over outcomes and actually notice what’s happening along the way.
Sometimes making better choices isn’t about discipline, it’s about slowing down and not running yourself into the ground.
Chapters
00:00Navigating the Holiday Chaos
03:12Health Challenges and Resilience
06:16New Year, New Resolutions
09:17Beauty Experiments and Self-Care
12:09Hydration and Health Goals
17:27Reflections on Alcohol Consumption
19:50Reducing Screen Time and Embracing Presence
22:00Creativity and the Importance of Imagination
26:55Changing the Narrative: New Year, New Perspectives
35:12The Origins and Evolution of New Year's Resolutions
38:06The Pressure of New Beginnings
39:44The Role of Marketing in Resolutions
41:28Dreams vs. Reality: The Work-Life Balance
43:32Instant Gratification and Its Impact
45:52The Pursuit of Happiness and Materialism
48:30Enjoying the Journey: The Process of Change
50:26Regulating Our Nervous System
52:27Shifting Narratives: From Resolutions to Real Change
54:10Accountability and Future Goals#WomensPodcast #UKPodcast #RealTalk #HonestConversations #NewYearReflections #NotNewYearNewMe
#JanuaryFeelings #LifeReset
