Actually Helpful New Year’s Resolutions for People with Chronic Illness

I can’t believe it… we’re nearing the end of 2024! So this week, we’re Calling in Sick to ditch the pressure of traditional New Year’s resolutions and create a plan that actually works — chronic illness style. The end of the year can feel like a mixed bag of emotions: gratitude, grief, hope, and even exhaustion. And guess what? That’s totally okay. In this episode, I’m sharing how to reflect, reset, and set meaningful goals — without the toxic positivity or all-or-nothing mindset. I’m breaking down my Annual Audit & New Year Action Plan, a guided process for looking back with compassion and moving forward with purpose. We’ll chat about redefining success, embracing small wins, and designing routines that work on both high- and low-energy days. It’s all about setting intentions that honor your reality while still creating space for growth. Grab a notebook, get cozy, and let’s build out next year in a way that feels good — one small step at a time. Sending so much love, light, and strength as we step into this new year together! xx, Alex PS: Join the group-chat on Instagram to participate in the 21-day challenge here! https://www.instagram.com/j/AbaZDVK6W9TE9fyg/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick! 00:04:08 - Alex Health Updates 00:09:20 - New 21 Day Challenge 00:11:42 - Alex’s Picks of the Week 00:13:45 - Facing the New Year & End of Year Highlight Reels with a Chronic Illness 00:21:15 - Setting Goals: Cooper and My Year End Audit 00:27:12 - What I Learned in 2024 00:33:08 - Building a New Year Intentions Action Plan, Chronic Illness Edition 00:39:00 - Why Reflecting on Your Last Year is Important 00:41:35 - Biggest Episode Takeaways 00:43:25- Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson -- https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Shop this Episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1104872 Alex’s Picks of the Week: 1. Vermont Nut Free Chocolate -- https://go.shopmy.us/p-11262949 2. Modern Picnic -- https://go.shopmy.us/p-11262877 #chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #chronicillnessidentity #chronicpain #newyearsresolutions #newyears #holidays #endofyear #intentionsetting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices