<p>You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.</p><p>In this solo episode of the <strong>Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast</strong>, I share a quiet year end reflection on what actually changed my year.</p><p>Not the plans.</p><p>Not the milestones.</p><p>But the small, intentional decisions that added up over time.</p><p>This episode isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a look behind the scenes at the moments that shaped clarity, confidence, and momentum in ways I didn’t recognize until I paused to look back.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you were doing a lot but moving slowly, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Through lived experience, behavioral science, and a personal story from preparing for my TEDx talk,</p><p>I explore why progress often feels invisible while it’s happening and why that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who:</p><ul><li>Started the year with a plan that didn’t unfold the way they expected</li><li>Made quiet choices on uncertain days</li><li>Kept showing up without clear proof it was paying off</li></ul><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>➡️ Why small, intentional steps outperform big dramatic changes</p><p>➡️ How clarity is built through everyday decisions, not perfect plans</p><p>➡️ What “TEDx Caroling” taught me about courage, practice, and belonging</p><p>➡️ Why celebration isn’t a reward at the end, but part of the process</p><p>➡️ How behavioral science explains the power of micro progress</p><p>➡️ Why confidence compounds when effort is acknowledged in real time</p><p>➡️ How reflection turns motion into momentum</p><p><strong>This week’s Petite Practice®:</strong></p><p>Ask yourself one simple question each day:</p><p><strong><em>What matters right now?</em></strong></p><p>Not someday. Not after everything feels settled. Right now.</p><p>Then choose one small step and repeat it.</p><p>Let repetition build capability. Let capability build confidence.</p><p>A reminder to carry with you:</p><p>“You don’t need a flawless plan to change your life. You need one petite step, taken consistently, in the direction of who you’re becoming.”</p><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeter</strong>:</p><p>Instagram: @doctor.christiane</p><p>Tools, past episodes, and clarity resources: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doctorchristiane.com">https://doctorchristiane.com</a></p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s questioning whether their quiet progress counted this year.</p><p>And if you enjoyed it, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review helps more listeners find the show.</p><p>Here’s to clarity, steadiness, and trusting the work you did, even when it didn’t announce itself loudly.</p><p>8e982be732d040a8149971c1177f9027d2adf49e</p>