Unraveling the Truth Behind New Year's Resolutions
SHOW NOTES: Episode 42
It’s almost the New Year and that means that so many are focusing on New Years resolutions. I want to suggest a different way to look at New Years resolutions in today’s episode.
In the episode, I mentioned the top ten most common resolutions, such as exercising more, losing weight, and getting organized. These resolutions have been consistently popular for a long time, yet many people struggle to achieve them. This made me wonder - is there something missing?
I believe that instead of solely focusing on what to do to make changes, it is important to also consider who we are and what internal factors may be influencing our ability to achieve our goals. It's important to use this time to self-reflect, take responsibility for our actions, and step out of our comfort zones.
I also discussed the societal pressure to focus on highlight reels and achievements. But for the new year, I suggest a different approach. Instead of making resolutions and goals, I encourage you all to look for God's presence and blessings in your lives. By reflecting on the ways in which God has shown up and brought growth and transformation, we can shift our focus to gratitude and anticipation for what the new year will bring. God’s highlight reel of your year looks a lot different than what a typical highlight reel of the year may look like and I encourage you to find that in this year!
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IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:
New Year's resolutions and personal growth
Common resolutions and their challenges
Shifting perspective and focusing on self-discovery
Understanding internal factors and roadblocks to personal growth
Finding God's presence and blessings in our lives
Shifting focus to gratitude and anticipation for the new year
Looking inward and seeking personal growth
Finding fulfillment through seeking God's presence
Approaching the new year with joyful anticipation and rest
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