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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 McKeown
Jim Kwik’s teachings on beginner’s brain and limitless learning
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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 unfulfilled
You are craving clarity instead of chaos
You want success without burnout
You are ready to protect your energy without guilt
You 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.com
Podcast: Get Obsessed
Category: Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Intentional Living, High Achievers

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