Episode 165: Practicing Self-Loyalty in the New Year - Part 2

The beginning of any new year often hyperactivates our “Shoulds.” <p><em>I should lose weight.</em></p> <p><em>I should start meditating more.</em></p> <p><em>I should be kinder to myself.</em></p> <p><em>I should put myself out there more.</em></p> <p><em>I should, I should, I should.</em></p> <p>I am no stranger to the Shoulds that my Monger promotes every new year. Like clockwork, those shoulds and New Year, New Me attitudes drift away. My Monger always has a heyday with this—convincing me that I was failing.</p> <p>But the concept of self-loyalty—the notion that true change comes only when we’re loyal to ourselves first—is what changed the game for me… for the better.</p> <p>In <a href='https://live-happier.com/164-self-loyalty-1/'>part one of this series on self-loyalty</a>, I talked with my friend and podcast producer, Sean McMullin. We defined self-loyalty and how to bring self-loyalty to the center of your life as you make plans for change in the new year. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, I recommend that you do before jumping into this one.</p> <p>Today, I’m continuing my conversation with Sean, going deeper into change, resolutions, and plans for the new year.</p> <p><strong>Listen to the full episode to hear:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How 2020 and COVID changed our approach to resolutions</li> <li>How our image of ourselves, our identities, and our stories can keep us from seeing possibilities</li> <li>Upcoming changes for the Happier Approach Podcast</li> </ul> <p><strong>Learn more about Sean McMullin</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href='https://www.yellowhouse.media/'>Yellow House Media</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Learn more about Nancy:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href='https://live-happier.com/work-with-me/coach-in-your-pocket/'>Coach in Your Pocket</a></li> <li><a href='https://live-happier.com/books/the-happier-approach/'>The Happier Approach Book</a></li> <li><a href='https://live-happier.com/'>Live Happier Website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode</strong></p> <ul> <li><a