Episode 42: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations for the New Year

Peggy Oliveira Author

Episode Description:

This episode originally aired on YouTube.

It’s the time of year when people are thinking about goals and resolutions… identifying the ways they want to be different in the new year.

Most of the things we want to change are focused on ways we “should” be, think, behave, or feel.

What if there was a way to approach the new year in a way that didn’t leave you feeling like you’ve failed a few months, weeks, or days into it?

Well, there is. 😊

Join me as I share ways to approach the year and changes you’d like to make in a way that honors you instead of reinforcing the negative (false) things you believe about who you are and what is possible for your life.

I’d love to hear what you think. Can you relate?

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Episode Notes:

-Peggy addresses the common struggle with New Year's resolutions, acknowledging the pressure and feelings of failure associated with setting unrealistic expectations.

-She highlights the negative impact of all-or-nothing thinking, emphasizing that this mindset often leads to a sense of failure and reinforces feelings of inadequacy.

-Instead of setting specific goals, the speaker encourages viewers to reflect on the deeper meaning behind desired changes. Understanding why a change is important shifts the focus from external expectations to personal fulfillment.

-The importance of recognizing and celebrating small victories along the way is emphasized. The speaker suggests that progress should be acknowledged and appreciated, even if it doesn't align perfectly with initial expectations.

-Peggy encourages viewers to approach the new year with a fresh perspective, letting go of self-judgment from the past. It concludes by inviting viewers to share their intentions for 2024 in the comments, fostering a sense of community and support.

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