Happy New Year! Is there a more loaded topic than New Year’s resolutions? Don’t get me wrong, having and setting resolutions can be helpful but oftentimes, we fail way more than we succeed. There are real reasons why and they may surprise you. In this episode of the Where to Next podcast, host Stacey Vulakh, explains why some resolutions aren’t productive and can actually lead to burnout. She talks about the mindset shifts to lasting commitment, and she shows you how to come up with sustainable (and fun) goals that will get results. Tune into this episode if you’re over setting resolution yet want to create real change in 2023.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

(0:56) Hear how Stacey used to go about resolutions.

(4:49) What intentions do you have with your resolutions?

(8:07) Hear some fun ideas to set goals for the year.

(11:14) A tip from Stacey that she learned in business school.

(14:30) Why all-or-nothing thinking will be your downfall no matter what.

(17:35) What action feels like loving yourself right now?

(19:21) What do you want to accomplish in the next few weeks or months?

(19:51) Who do you need to become to accomplish your goals?

(22:33) Hear Stacey’s goal as it pertains to podcasting.

QUOTABLE

“These beliefs that perfection is what matters are just not true. And they will be the downfall of us if we continue to think them.”

“Choose to focus on consistency.”

“Consistency isn’t perfection. Maybe it’s 80/20. Maybe it’s 90% for you. Maybe it’s five days out of seven.”

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