New Year's resolutions, we've all made them, and let's be real here, we've all broken them too. So how can we set ourselves up for success this year? What's the secret to making resolutions that stick?

Fear of intimacy, a complex emotional barrier, often originates in childhood experiences. When we grow up in environments where vulnerability is discouraged or in families where emotional connections are weak, we may develop a deep-seated fear of getting too close to others.

In the vastness of our daily lives, amidst the swirling currents of responsibilities, expectations, and desires, we sometimes forget the simple truth that resonates at the heart of our well-being: to truly be there for others, we must first be there for ourselves.

Understanding the world and our place in it can be particularly challenging for those who haven't developed a strong sense of personal responsibility or accountability. This lack of development can stem from various factors, including upbringing. For those of us operating in this manner, life often seems unfairly tilted against their happiness. They crave joy and contentment but find these feelings elusive and hard to maintain. At the core of this struggle lies a fundamental misunderstanding of how happiness and satisfaction are achieved and sustained.

We all make decisions every day, big and small, that shape our destiny. But have you ever wondered what influences your choices? What makes you choose one option over another? How do you balance your rational and emotional sides? And how can you improve your decision-making skills?

(PS: did you hear the honk during the middle sometime?) 😬

In the course of our lives, we are often faced with two principle choices - the ease of surviving today or the complexity of thriving tomorrow. These decisions, though seemingly simple on the surface, hold profound implications for our personal journeys, particularly around transformation and change.

How do we make the shift from loneliness to happiness? What do we need to change inside ourselves that will help us be happy without, happier with?

Today i try and travel to the heart of being 'happy without, happier with.' I'll share thoughts on how to cherish solitude and enhance happiness. Tune in to discover the keys to balancing personal contentment with shared joy.

Welcome to today's podcast, where I dive into the intriguing Dunning-Kruger effect. Join me as I explore this psychological phenomenon, unraveling how our perception of our abilities shapes our decisions and learning journey.

The expression of gratitude can be a deeply enriching practice, both psychologically and socially. Many of us initially focus on obvious things to be thankful for, like health, family, or material comforts. This podcast is about ways to expand our gratitude.