New Year’s Resolutions: Honest Thoughts, No Filters

Every year around this time, the same question comes up: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

For some people, resolutions are motivating. For others, they feel like pressure wrapped in optimism — big promises made on a calendar change that don’t always survive February. I’ve got thoughts on that. Real ones. Honest ones. And I decided to talk them through on video instead of pretending I had a perfectly polished answer.

In recovery, I’ve learned that change doesn’t need a holiday, a new month, or a catchy phrase. It requires honesty, consistency, and a willingness to show up — especially on the hard days. Resolutions can be helpful, but only if they’re grounded in reality, not in shame, guilt, or outside expectations.

In my latest video, I break down how I look at New Year’s resolutions now, what’s worked for me, what hasn’t, and why progress matters more than promises.

👉 Watch the full video at NielFlamm.com → Recovery

If you’re questioning resolutions, redefining them, or choosing a different approach altogether, you’re not alone.

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