194. Designing your year & the lessons learned along the way (with M.C.)

09/02/2025 1h 1min Episodio 194

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In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK welcomes previous guest M.C. back to the show to discuss her journey of personal growth through the practice of choosing annual themes.They explore the origin of these themes, the adjustments made, the lessons learned , and how MC's word for 2024, 'sense', has shaped her experiences.The conversation explores so many areas, including getting into the importance of music, culinary adventures, and sensory experiences, culminating in reflections on 2024 and planning for 2025.In this conversation, JK and M.C. explore the theme of 'Encore' (her word for 2025) as a guiding principle for personal growth, reflection, and a catalyst for her '25 in 25' list.They discuss the importance of revisiting past goals, the challenges of navigating social pressures related to alcohol, and the significance of setting practical health goals.This conversation also discusses the value of consistency in daily habits, controlling what one can control, and building a solid foundation for future growth.Through personal anecdotes and insights, JK and M.C. highlight the journey of self-improvement and the importance of community support.Link to M.C.'s blog:Happier Life By DesignListen to MC's previous episode:Ep. 116 Conversation: Words of Intention with M.C. (Navigating Goals, Social Media Breaks, and Yearly Themes)-----Have a question or topic you'd like JK to talk about in a future episode? Submit it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with JK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email JK: [email protected] on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachJKMcLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join JK's weekly email list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(code: JKFYH for 10% off)*available in the US only at this time-----00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode03:01 The Origin of Annual Themes06:01 Navigating Challenges and Adjustments08:56 Choosing the Word for 202412:00 Daily Rituals and Music's Impact15:09 Culinary Adventures and Cultural Learning18:02 The Importance of Sensory Experiences21:01 Reflections on 2024 and Planning for 202532:58 Embracing the Theme of 'Encore'35:04 Personal Reflections on Past Goals36:37 Navigating Alcohol and Social Pressures41:12 The Complexity of Alcohol Conversations44:10 Setting Practical Health Goals46:19 Daily Movement and Consistency50:01 Controlling What You Can Control56:53 Building a Foundation for Growth