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    Resolutions Failed? Try This Instead.

    en-usOctober 19, 2023
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    About this Episode

    How's that commitment to your yearly resolutions holding up? Isn't it fascinating how the echo of resolutions, so vivid in January, tends to dim by mid-year? If you're finding yourself veering from the path you'd envisioned, fret not. You're not alone, and there's a potent tool to realign your trajectory

    Dive in as we explore the transformative world of this alternative approach that can rejuvenate those resolutions. From reprogramming our mindset to consistently staying motivated; from building a fortress of self-confidence to minimizing stress, this pivot can become your beacon. Harness this powerful catalyst to nudge your behaviors and beliefs toward positivity. 

    Learn the art of shifting challenges into opportunities and fostering a happier, more centered perspective. If your resolutions seem a distant memory, let's rediscover and reshape them through this week's lens. Remember, it's never too late to embrace a positive pivot. 


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