You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.
In this solo episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I share a quiet year end reflection on what actually changed my year.
Not the plans.
Not the milestones.
But the small, intentional decisions that added up over time.
This episode isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a look behind the scenes at the moments that shaped clarity, confidence, and momentum in ways I didn’t recognize until I paused to look back.
If you’ve ever felt like you were doing a lot but moving slowly, this conversation is for you.
Through lived experience, behavioral science, and a personal story from preparing for my TEDx talk,
I explore why progress often feels invisible while it’s happening and why that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.
This episode is for anyone who:
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ Why small, intentional steps outperform big dramatic changes
➡️ How clarity is built through everyday decisions, not perfect plans
➡️ What “TEDx Caroling” taught me about courage, practice, and belonging
➡️ Why celebration isn’t a reward at the end, but part of the process
➡️ How behavioral science explains the power of micro progress
➡️ Why confidence compounds when effort is acknowledged in real time
➡️ How reflection turns motion into momentum
This week’s Petite Practice®:
Ask yourself one simple question each day:
What matters right now?
Not someday. Not after everything feels settled. Right now.
Then choose one small step and repeat it.
Let repetition build capability. Let capability build confidence.
A reminder to carry with you:
“You don’t need a flawless plan to change your life. You need one petite step, taken consistently, in the direction of who you’re becoming.”
Connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeter:
Instagram: @doctor.christiane
Tools, past episodes, and clarity resources: https://doctorchristiane.com
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Here’s to clarity, steadiness, and trusting the work you did, even when it didn’t announce itself loudly.
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