Episode 45: Resolutions Reframed

Hi folks,

Happy New Year!

Here we are at the beginning of another year, and although the difference between December 31 and January 1 may be a somewhat arbitrary one, there is an opportunity here for some reinvestigation of priorities, a reframing of perspectives and expectations, and, of course, the dreaded New Year’s resolution. 

Yes, the New Year’s resolution often comes with the promise of gym memberships, marathon running, diets and weight loss, more of this, or less of that. There are so many things to resolve to do for yourself (or to yourself, perhaps!) it boggles the mind. Perhaps we’ve all heard the tales of packed gyms on January 1st which are once again empty by February 2nd. We might know first-hand the frustration of weight we wished to lose, that stubbornly stuck around regardless of our New Year’s Day resolve. What’s behind the success and failure of these resolutions anyway? What do they signal about how we feel about ourselves or navigate self-acceptance in this world?

In this episode, we take a look at the commitments we make to ourselves as part of the ritual associated with welcoming a new year. We chat through childhood traditions related to the turning of the calendar (which for Paul included a particular pickled product and for Cheri included an annual fete) before turning our attention to the complicated concerns that run beneath the New Year’s Resolution game. Join us to hear which kinds of intentions have served us well, and which ones we find particularly kind toward the resolver.

Enjoy, everybody! Thanks for listening, and may this year bring you all wellness and peace!

P + C

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