

116: New Year, Same Bull**t: How To *Actually* Grow This Year
15 snips Jan 3, 2025
Explore the art of sustainable personal growth as the host shares insights on overcoming psychological barriers to change. Discover the power of starting small with 'micro yeses' and habit stacking to foster confidence and consistency. Learn how setbacks can be reframed as opportunities for growth, encouraging curiosity and reflection. Prioritize self-compassion and revisit your intentions behind goals to align them with your true desires. Embrace the continuous journey of transformation filled with small wins and self-acceptance.
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New Year's Setback
- Sabrina shares a New Year's Eve experience where she relapsed into old dating patterns.
- This highlights how easily resolutions can be broken due to ingrained habits and anxieties.
Brain's Resistance to Change
- Our brains resist change because the basal ganglia favors familiar habits to conserve energy.
- Big changes trigger the amygdala's fear response, hindering rational decision-making.
Neuroplasticity and Change
- Practice neuroplasticity by repeating small actions consistently to create new neural pathways.
- Acknowledge that change takes time and effort, especially with long-held patterns.