Summary

In this episode of the Hey Hannah podcast, Dr. Mya shares her top five tips for personal growth and self-improvement in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, setting realistic goals, nurturing mental health, building healthy habits, embracing lifelong learning, and cultivating meaningful relationships. Each tip is supported by research and practical action steps, encouraging listeners to take small, consistent steps toward becoming their best selves.

Takeaways

• Reflect on your past to set realistic goals for the future.

• Only 9% of people stick to their New Year's resolutions.

• Nurturing mental health is crucial for overall well-being.

• Healthy habits take time to form; consistency is key.

• Continuous learning can reduce cognitive decline.

• Cultivating relationships enhances happiness and health.

• Invest time in people who challenge you to grow.

• Small steps lead to significant changes over time.

• Use tools like Notion or pen and paper to track goals.

• Self-care practices significantly reduce stress.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to 2025: A New Beginning

03:15 Reflect and Set Realistic Goals

05:41 Nurturing Mental and Emotional Well-Being

06:11 Building Healthy Habits

08:35 Embracing Lifelong Learning

09:59 Cultivating Meaningful Relationships