Re:Mind is back, and what better way to start a new season (and year) than a bit of personal introspection. The new year is always filled with promise, hope…and disappointment. In this episode, we pick apart why we make resolutions, the realities of forming habits and some practical ideas for the new year.
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Disclaimer: The hosts are not licensed psychologists. This episode and show simply explore their viewpoints backed up by their own experiences and research where applicable. Resources for help are listed below.
Timestamps
[02:45] – New Year’s, significant events and hope for change
[04:15] – Are resolutions a form of procrastination?
[05:00] – Sometimes we need a break
[08:10] – priorities of the date versus the action
[08:20] – % of successful new year’s resolutions
[10:50] – the concept of “failing” your new year’s resolutions and giving up until the next new year
[11:15] – resolutions and control and opportunity to be the master of your own life
[13:30] – resolutions, being too critical and narrow-minded
[14:30] – reframing resolutions as what you want to continue
[15:40] – we take for granted what we’ve already achieved
[17:25] – social comparison theory
[17:50] – resolutions and rise and grind
[19:00] – social media, unrealistic expectations, planning fallacy
[22:00] – organic vs inorganic goals/habits
[25:30] – what did you do great this year
[29:04] – our 2022 goals: continuing what we did great, not putting a time limit on our goals
[31:30] – Who taught you that
[33:58] – being praised as a child and having a low tolerance for imperfection
[35:15] – things take time, the internet, blowing up
[36:00] – I wouldn’t do things for a long time with no recognition
[37:20] – being able to achieve things better in a group
[40:43] – social contract theory
Resources mentioned in episode:
[12:00] - Locus of Control (Rotter, 1954)
[17:05] - “Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments.” – Neil Strauss
[17:25] - Social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954)
[20:00] - Planning fallacy (Kahneman & Tversky, 1977) and optimism bias (Weinstein, 1980)
[40:00] - Social contract theory (Rousseau & Hobbes, 18th cent.)
Resources for Help (UK only):
Mind Info Line – 03001233393 (Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00)
Types of mental health problems; where to get help; medication and alternative treatment advice.
Samaritans – 116123 (24/7)
Helpline providing round-the-clock emotional support.
Crisis Text Line – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Support given for a range of urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts; self-harm; bullying; relationship difficulties.
CALM – 0800585858 (17:00-00:00: 365 days/year)
National helpline for men to discuss any emotional troubles they are facing.
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