Why do your resolutions often fail? If your new year goals tend to start strong and then quietly fall apart, then it’s time to approach goal setting differently. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why new year’s resolutions don’t work when you’re overwhelmed, and how to set goals in a way that actually supports your mental health. I’ll walk you through new year planning and goal planning that respects your energy, plus simple new year ideas that focus on self development instead of self-attack. You’ll learn how to set goals that are kinder and more realistic, and we’ll explore what’s involved in setting smarter goals that reduce pressure and help build self trust, while focusing on what matters so you can create positive change. This one’s for you if you’re looking for goal setting motivation that works so you can stop repeating old patterns. 👉 Ready to set calmer and more realistic goals that actually last? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of new year goals that collapse by February? In this episode I explain why new year’s resolutions don’t work for most of us, and how to set smarter goals that actually last.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Resolutions and mental health0:40 Why resolutions fail2:57 Why resolutions can be difficult to stick to8:55 How to set better resolutions14:07 Goal setting final tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19063 ➕ Related episodes:Stop getting in your own way! (Episode 301) https://ltamh.com/?p=18175 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #resolutions #newyearsresolutions #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #endofyearstress #goalsetting #selfdevelopment #smartergoals

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