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What if this year is not about becoming someone new but about becoming a stronger, more intentional version of who you already are?
In this reflective solo episode of the Get Obsessed Podcast, host Julie Lokun, JD shares a powerful mindset shift for high achievers who feel overwhelmed by hustle culture, endless goal setting, and the pressure to constantly do more.
Julie reflects on the magic of the holidays through childhood eyes, the reality of adulthood responsibility, and the moment she realized that more goals did not equal more joy. Instead of embracing the tired phrase New Year, New You, she invites listeners to focus on intentional living rooted in clarity, energy protection, and alignment.
This episode is for entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and high performers who are ready to stop doing more and start doing what truly matters.
What You Will Learn in This Episode
Julie explains why New Year, New You is a myth and how New Year, Same You but Stronger creates sustainable momentum. She walks through the power of choosing one personal goal and one professional goal and how this approach reduces overwhelm while increasing fulfillment.
Listeners will learn why protecting physical and emotional energy is a non negotiable and how saying no without overexplaining creates freedom. Julie also addresses why rest and sleep are essential for clarity, creativity, and long term success.
On the professional side, Julie shares what it means to amplify fewer voices more powerfully. She explains why going deeper instead of wider creates exponential results and how aligned energy between collaborators is the foundation of meaningful growth.
Intentional Living and Honoring Your Season
This episode invites listeners to ask a critical question: What season of life am I in?
Julie encourages integration over pressure and reminds listeners that growth does not need to happen on a single day. She emphasizes honoring the lessons learned from the past year and recognizing resilience, even when healing feels incomplete.
The Proof of Life Mindset
Julie introduces the concept of a proof of life list, a practice of acknowledging moments when you showed up despite adversity. Whether navigating relationship changes, health challenges, financial stress, or professional uncertainty, surviving counts and deserves recognition.
Relationships Over Algorithms
Julie shares why some of her most meaningful opportunities came from conversations rather than content. By dialing down social media and prioritizing real relationships, she found deeper connection and greater professional impact.
Expansion, Curiosity, and Beginner’s Brain
Listeners are encouraged to say yes to growth without pressure. Julie explores the idea of expansion through curiosity, new conversations, and experiences that place you back into beginner’s brain, a concept she learned from Jim Kwik.
Planning Joy on Purpose
If joy is not scheduled, stress will be.
Julie challenges listeners to plan joy intentionally, whether through small moments of play, creativity, rest, or connection. Joy is not a reward. It is a requirement.
Resources Mentioned
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownJim Kwik’s teachings on beginner’s brain and limitless learningCre8tive Con 2025 in Chicago at www.cre8tivecon.com
Featured Voice: Jim Kwik
Bestselling author and world renowned brain coach Jim Kwik shares why creativity is no longer optional in today’s fast changing world. At Cre8tive Con in Chicago, Jim will teach science based tools to help attendees think faster, focus better, and unlock the limitless potential already inside them.
This Episode Is For You If
You feel busy but unfulfilledYou are craving clarity instead of chaosYou want success without burnoutYou are ready to protect your energy without guiltYou are choosing meaning over more
A Final Message from Julie
You are not behind. You are becoming.
This year is not about chasing more. It is about choosing meaning, honoring your season, and having the courage to protect what matters most.
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Host: Julie Lokun, JD www.julielokunconsulting.comPodcast: Get ObsessedCategory: Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Intentional Living, High Achievers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.