Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor Reflect on the Year That Was With Carly Taylor
Dec 28, 2025
Explore an end-of-year reflection that encourages you to look back without judgment. Discover why resolutions often falter and how acknowledging both joys and hardships can be enlightening. Carly shares personal struggles, including navigating surgical anxiety, highlighting trust and hope. Learn to reflect on challenges, not just successes, to build acceptance and prepare for the future. This thoughtful journey balances compassion with honesty, inviting you to embrace your experiences as part of growth.
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Reflect Before You Resolve
- Pause before setting New Year's goals and reflect on the past year first.
- Use reflection alongside resolutions to inform and strengthen your intentions.
Resolutions Fail For Predictable Reasons
- Most New Year's resolutions fail because motivation fades and life gets busy, not because of personal failing.
- Recognize that slipping back into old patterns is normal human behavior, not shameful.
Reflect With Curiosity, Not Judgment
- Reflect on both achievements and challenges with honesty and kindness, not judgment.
- Ask how you responded, what emotions showed up, and where you coped well or struggled to learn without shame.