A Geriatric New Year’s Special!
On this ‘Geriatric New Year’s Special’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they rang in the new year, how 2023 went for them, personal goals for 2024 and goals for the Geriatric Mamas podcast for 2024 and they also share tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions because it’s all about the follow through… We’re not good at that part, but maybe we’re turning a new leaf!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How We Rang In The New Year (12:31)
What Our Year Was Like in 2023 (23:22)
Our 2024 Goals (37:01)
2024 Geriatric Mamas Podcast Goals (52:21)
How To Stay On Track And Not Be Quitters (57:08)
Mel Robbins And The Five Second Rule (1:00:35)
Jessica’s beautiful house cleansing sage photo.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“The ‘Oh Crap’ potty training approach is designed to teach children to recognize their own body cues and take action (i.e. get to a potty and sit on it!). It is not a quick-fix method, so it might take longer than some other training methods, but the end result is worth it. What you'll get is a child who can tell you when they need to pee, as opposed to a child who pees when you tell them to. This promotes more independence over the long term.
The method consists of a series of "blocks" through which your child progresses. Blocks are not done at a designated age or for any set amount of time. You start when you feel that it's time to potty train, and you stay in each block as long as it takes.
In Block 1, your child is fully naked, which means you need to stay home with them all day. During this stage, you keep a close eye on them and watch for any body cues that signal they need to use the potty. When you spot one, move them to the potty.
In Block 2, the child can wear clothes but no underwear yet, and go on very short outings. In Block 3, the outings get longer, and in Block 4, they can start to wear underwear. (VeryWellFamily.com)
Ageless Medical Aesthetics, Westbrook, Maine:
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Links For Sonia’s Veggie Platters and ‘Kardashian Style’ Salad Bowls:
Chilled Veggie Tray, 15 Inch Clear Party Platter with 4 Compartments, Ice Serving Bowl with Lid, Cold Food Buffet Server for Fruit, Vegetable, Appetizer, Shrimp
Round Crystal Clear Serving Bowls With Lids Party Snack or Salad Bowl, Plastic Clear Chip Bowls, Party Snack Bowls, Candy Dish, Salad. Two 96oz bowls.
Article: Achieving your New Year's resolution: Guide to avoid becoming a quitter by February
According to a poll from Forbes Health and OnePoll, getting in shape is the most popular New Year's resolution for 2024.
However, only 9% of Americans who make resolutions complete them, per the Ohio State University.
In fact, research goes on to show that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January.
Leigh Richardson, CEO of the Brain Performance Center, a behavioral health center, said people fail in their goals because they create unrealistic expectations.
"Whatever you want to accomplish, set goals around that. Make sure that they're measurable, make sure that they're realistic, and make sure that you can accomplish them," she explained.
She added, it also helps to have an accountability partner.
There's nothing wrong with saying, 'Can you check in with me every week to make sure I get this done?'
It could be the push that helps you accomplish your 2024 resolutions. (fox17.com)
Mel Robbins & The 5 Seond Rule:
Mel Robbins On Instagram:
The Instagram Reel Sonia Was Talking About For Procrastination:
Let’s go 2024!!
xx, Sonia and Jessica
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