S1E19 - No New Year Blues

Jan 11, 2021

In this episode, you will learn how to overcome or avoid New Year blues as BD shares some tools that help you stay on track with your goals in different areas of your life. He thoughtfully goes through each tool and illustrates some examples and insights that will definitely support you on your self-development journey. 

So, listen to this episode now and face this new exciting year with focus and with tools that bring results!

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• The Power of Habit
• Optimize Me

 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

• [00:00:56] Greetings - Saying goodbye to the year 2020, and hello 2021
• [00:02:02] Focusing on what you can control - Mental and physical health
• [00:03:27] Whiskey of the Week - Whiskey Diet
• [00:03:46] Feedback on Whiskey Diet
• [00:04:31] Enjoying chores with family, taking down lights, burning rubbish, sharing shows and dramas
• [00:05:33] Tools in the Toolbox to help different people manage goals, expectations, etc, to improve likely hood of success
• [00:07:36] Some public service announcements
• [00:09:08] Watch your thoughts - Thoughts to actions quote
• [00:10:09] Focusing on your top priorities
• [00:11:31] Healing in self and the things around - protecting mental peace
• [00:12:40] Some good additional readings
• [00:14:16] Some people need black and white, super clear lines. If you function better here, rock it!
• [00:14:56] Core values and congruence at end of day
• [00:15:40] Look for improvements
• [00:16:25] The streak method (tally mark) - White Board Tracking
• [00:19:03] Journaling
• [00:22:08] Giving yourself rewards - sharing it with others/celebrate
• [00:22:41] Reinforcing the good habits - don't reinforce a negative habit you are steering away from 
• [00:23:50] Having accountability partners - support network
• [00:24:46] Visual reinforcements - Track your progress with measurable metrics, and pictures, before-after, etc.  because it’s easy to hide success from ourselves
• [00:26:53] Having close friends remind you of the good progress you have made
• [00:27:51] Getting mentors in different areas you care about - in relationships, finance, spiritual, hobbies. Check in regularly on your true passions