And just like that it's nearly the middle of January. Do you know what that means? It means that the majority of New Year's resolutions are starting to unravel, leaving us once again feeling defeated and discouraged. But don't despair, there's still time to rethink your resolution and transform it into an aspiration that provides productive direction to 2023. 

Not sure the difference between a resolution and an aspiration or why you should care? Join Robin with guest co-host Dr. Denise Bickel as they discuss the subject and how to be kinder and more encouraging to yourself this year. 

Guest Co-Host: Dr. Denise Bickel, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW
With over 20 years of counseling experience, Denise's areas of expertise include oncology, end-of-life care, and grief work. She has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Denver and a facilitator of guided meditation walks at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She's also Robin's mentor and a returning guest on the podcast.

For more thoughts from Denise, check out her blog, Words To Live By, at www.DeniseBickel.com.

Show Notes:
For more information on aspirations, visit the articles referenced in the episode:

New Year's Resolutions or New Year's Aspirations by Brian Hilliard
https://mindfulnessjourneys.com/healing/new-years-aspirations/

Wise Words from Yung Pueblo @yung_pueblo

America's Top New Year's Resolutions for 2023
https://www.statista.com/chart/29019/most-common-new-years-resolutions-us/

5 Tips to Make your New Year's Resolutions Stick
www.palonutrition.com