245. Why January 1st Doesn’t Define Your Year

01/05/25 • 15 min

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In this episode, we’re calling BS on the pressure to have everything perfectly planned by January 1st. You know the drill: perfect vision boards, color-coded routines, and a year mapped out like a term paper. Audrey dives into the toxic cycle of perfectionism, how it feeds off rigid timelines, and why this mindset is setting us up for burnout. Instead, learn how to embrace flexibility, set small, sustainable goals, and pivot when needed—because real growth happens in the messy, day-to-day moments.

Plus, Audrey shares her personal experiences with perfectionism, vision boards, and the astrology-inspired truth about when the real new year begins.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why the "New Year, New Me" mindset is harmful.
How to shift from rigid, perfectionist goals to sustainable habits.
A practical framework for setting flexible goals that align with your true desires.
Why progress (not perfection) is the real goal.
How community and connection can support your imperfect but impactful journey.

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Plus, Audrey shares her personal experiences with perfectionism, vision boards, and the astrology-inspired truth about when the real new year begins.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why the "New Year, New Me" mindset is harmful.
How to shift from rigid, perfectionist goals to sustainable habits.
A practical framework for setting flexible goals that align with your true desires.
Why progress (not perfection) is the real goal.
How community and connection can support your imperfect but impactful journey.

✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨

💻 Watch This Episode on YouTube:
Catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers and unedited moments over on YouTube! Subscribe Here

💌 Learn more: helloaudreyrose.com/sisterhood
📲 DM "SISTERHOOD" to @helloaudreyrose on IG

📩 Weekly Newsletter:
Want even more inspiration? Join the Ready to Rise weekly newsletter, packed with tips, tools, and motivation. Click Hereto Sign Up

📱 Let’s Connect on Instagram:
Follow me at @helloaudreyrose for daily inspiration and updates!

☕ Audrey’s Current Obsession:
Earl Grey tea with a splash of creamer—try it out and let me know if you’re obsessed too!

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2️⃣ Select “Go To Show”
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Previous Episode

244. Abundance is My Word This Year - Here's Why

Welcome back, friends, to the Ready to Rise Podcast! This episode is all about embracing 2025 with intention, inspiration, and empowerment. Today, I’m diving into my word of the year: Abundance – and what it truly means beyond the surface. Whether you’re looking to choose your own word or simply seeking a spark of motivation, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and reignite your year with purpose.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why choosing a word for the year can transform your mindset and approach to personal growth.
The deeper meaning of abundance – it’s not just about money!
How embracing abundance can create stronger connections, rich experiences, and greater gratitude in your everyday life.
Real stories of transformation, from hosting retreats to meeting like-minded women who inspire growth.
Tips for tuning into your surroundings, finding positivity, and breaking free from limiting societal beliefs.

Highlights and Takeaways:

What Abundance Means to Me: A rich, full life isn’t about material wealth – it’s about the connections, opportunities, and beauty that surround us daily.
The Power of Saying Yes: How embracing abundance starts with recognizing the possibilities around you and leaning into them.
Transformational Community: Why surrounding yourself with supportive women is key to personal growth.
Practical Gratitude: Simple ways to reframe your everyday life to see abundance and positivity.
Choosing Your Word: Find a word (or words!) that aligns with your vision for the year and learn how it can help guide your actions and mindset.

Resources Mentioned:

Free 2025 Workbook: Need help choosing your word for the year? Download my free guide at helloaudreyrose.com/2025workbook.
DM me on Instagram for more inspiration and support! @helloaudreyrose

Ready to Rise in 2025?

This year, we’re saying YES to growth, abundance, and the opportunities to invest in ourselves. Whether your word is abundance, empower, manifest, or even fun, this episode will help you kickstart 2025 with clarity and purpose.

Don’t forget to share your word of the year with me! Tag me on Instagram or DM me – I’d love to celebrate your journey and hear how you’re planning to rise in 2025.
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246. The High Achiever's Guide to Preventing Burnout - with Ellyn Schinke

In this conversation, Audrey Rose and Ellyn Schinke delve into the complexities of burnout, particularly among high achievers. Ellyn shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout during her academic career and how it led her to become a burnout coach. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, recognizing the signs of burnout, and the different types of burnout that individuals may experience. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive measures to prevent burnout and the significance of understanding one's limits and needs. In this conversation, Ellyn Schinke and Audrey Rose delve into the complexities of burnout, discussing various types including emotional and boredom burnout. They explore practical strategies for managing burnout, such as keeping a notebook by the bed for thoughts, recognizing emotional reactivity, and understanding numbing behaviors. The importance of self-awareness and creating a sustainable lifestyle to prevent burnout is emphasized, along with actionable self-care tips.
Ellyn Schinke is a former research scientist turned the #1 burnout and stress management coach on Google, creator of the Burnout-Proof Business Program, and host of the Burnout-Proof Podcast. She has been featured in Fast Company, The New York Times, and on stage with LinkedIn. Ellyn teaches individuals and organizations how to create sustainable success through mindset, systems, and self-care so they can do what they love and love how they do it—burnout-proofed.
Find her on IG at @coachellyn
And the Burnout-Proof Podcast
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💻 Watch This Episode on YouTube:
Catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers and unedited moments over on YouTube! Subscribe Here

💌 Learn more: helloaudreyrose.com/sisterhood
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📩 Weekly Newsletter:
Want even more inspiration? Join the Ready to Rise weekly newsletter, packed with tips, tools, and motivation. Click Hereto Sign Up

📱 Let’s Connect on Instagram:
Follow me at @helloaudreyrose for daily inspiration and updates!

☕ Audrey’s Current Obsession:
Earl Grey tea with a splash of creamer—try it out and let me know if you’re obsessed too!

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Click the three dots (menu)
2️⃣ Select “Go To Show”
3️⃣ Scroll down and tap “Write a Review”

Be sure to tag me on Instagram @helloaudreyrose with a picture of your review—I’d love to personally thank you and enter you in a giveaway!

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