New Year’s resolutions often come with high expectations, but how do we actually sustain meaningful change? In this episode, Oren and Derek dive into the psychology of resolutions, goal-setting, and the importance of consistency over perfection. They explore why many people abandon their resolutions by late January and how shifting the focus from outcome-driven goals to daily progress can lead to lasting change.

Key Discussion Points from Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Progress Over Perfection

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• Why New Year’s resolutions often fail and how to reframe them.
  
• The difference between setting goals vs. setting expectations.
  
• How perfectionism and unrealistic benchmarks can lead to disappointment.
  
• The power of incremental progress—why small daily habits matter more than grand resolutions.
  
• Strategies for staying motivated even if you’ve “fallen off track.”
  
• The importance of self-awareness—examining whether our goals are for personal growth or external validation.
  
• How shifting our mindset to “one-day-at-a-time” thinking can make change more sustainable.
  
• Insights from therapy and recovery: Why abstinence alone isn’t enough for true personal transformation.
  

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Connect with us:

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• Millennium Counseling Center: Website
  
• Derek Bylsma: Millennium | LinkedIn
  
• Oren Matteson: Millennium | LinkedIn
  

More about Millennium Counseling Center and our hosts:

The Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago specializes in mental health services with a strong focus on various forms of addiction, including their premier program, 3A, which is targeted towards alcohol addiction. They offer various counseling methods, including one-on-one, couples, and group counseling, alongside an intensive treatment program emphasizing personalized attention, accountability, and acceptance.

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