Happy New Year, and welcome back to a PsycHope tradition! In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McManus shares a values guided approach to New Year’s resolutions, created for anyone who loves the fresh start energy of a new year, but often struggles to get started, or anyone who wants a more meaningful way to set personal goals any time of year.

You will learn what values are, why they matter from a psychology perspective, and how values-based resolutions can reduce overwhelm and help you choose goals that feel doable and deeply meaningful. You will also be guided through a simple reflection and journaling practice, so you can identify your Guiding Star value for the new year and translate it into an actionable resolution.

Be sure to download the complimentary companion workbook, Ground to Set Them, Motivate to Get Them, right here: https://www.psychope.com/2026

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief videos on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:

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Disclaimer
The information shared on the PsycHope Self-Help podcast does not constitute professional help nor is it a substitute for professional help. If you think you might benefit from more than self-help, here are some helpful resources:

Find a therapist:

• Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

• Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for any emotional crisis

The holidays can be magical and emotionally complex at the same time. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McManus shares the core themes behind this year’s 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Curated Restorative Practices Collection. You’ll hear about the kinds of holiday stress the collection is designed to support, such as extra demands on your time, difficult family dynamics, mental load, and grief. You’ll also get a sneak listen into some of the restorative practices you’ll receive.

If you’d like 12 days of gentle support that blends science-backed strategies with ancient spiritual wisdom, you can sign up for the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief at https://www.psychope.com/12days.

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief videos on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:

Instagram
Facebook
email: hi@psychope.com

Disclaimer
The information shared on the PsycHope Self-Help podcast does not constitute professional help nor is it a substitute for professional help. If you think you might benefit from more than self-help, here are some helpful resources:

Find a therapist:

• Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

• Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for any emotional crisis

This year’s annual gratitude episode takes us onto a slightly different path, one that goes many layers deeper into a more reflective, meaning-making approach to gratitude. Tune in for a gentle, science-informed exploration for a season that can feel complicated.

Important timestamp markers

11:07: Personal example with discussion of siblings.

14:53: Guidance on how to trace your own Roots of Gratitude

Sign up for the 2025 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief

This year we are bringing you 12 days of curated restorative practices for holiday stress relief. Sign up now so you can collect the practices that speak to you once they start dropping on December 12th.

Register here: https://www.psychope.com/12days

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief videos on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:

Instagram
Facebook
email: hi@psychope.com

Disclaimer
The information shared on the PsycHope Self-Help podcast does not constitute professional help nor is it a substitute for professional help. If you think you might benefit from more than self-help, here are some helpful resources:

Find a therapist:

• Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

• Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for any emotional crisis