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Scrutinizing the "New Year New Me" Mentality | #111


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As the New Year begins, society bombards us with messages about self-improvement, encouraging us to constantly strive for progress. But, is this pressure to always be growing and reaching new heights even sustainable? What if staying the same held its own merit?

In this first episode of 2024, we're diving into the topic of self-reinvention and why staying true to yourself is far more fulfilling. Tune in as Caitlin Liz Fisher explores the not-so-subtle pressure to constantly improve, and their fresh perspective on embracing self-acceptance and contentment.

Episode Highlights:

  • Why are we so obsessed with the idea of ‘New Year, New Me’

  • Coping with the outrageous weight loss advertisements and pressures that accompany the start of the year

  • How to break free from the pursuit of a "perfect" body and instead embrace a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and self-acceptance

  • The power of accepting yourself as you are and replacing the drive for external approval with self-love

  • Noteworthy Quotes:

    • "Improvements need to be subtle like steering a ship... like one degree this way doesn't look like much on the ship, but it looks like a LOT at the destination. We can make 1%, 5%, or 10% kind of changes that will completely alter our life."

    • “Why do we try to reinvent ourselves every year? This new year new me mentality like what if you're pretty good already?! What if you're doing enough? What if you don't have to be a new you?”

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      • Healing from People Pleasing Trauma

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      • Normalizing Asking for Help (as a Neurodivergent Person)

      • Are You Suffering From Eldest Daughter Syndrome?

      • Do you NEED to be an extrovert to truly be seen?

        • How Disability Accommodations Should Work for You

        • Epic resources to check out:

          • FREE: F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr 

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            Let's stay fat, fierce, and fabulous in 2024!

            https://www.learn-caitlinlizfisher.com/f-ck-new-years-resolutions-challenge

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