Don't Make New Year's Resolutions Until You Watch This (2026)

Every January, we are sold a lie. We are told that we aren't "good enough" and that we need to buy a new planner, a gym membership, or a new routine to be happy. But what if the pursuit of "self-improvement" is actually the thing making us miserable?

In this episode, I break down why traditional New Year's Resolutions are a commercial trap designed to monetize your insecurity. I share the "More of, Less of" financial strategy that completely changed my approach to happiness , and why sitting in a cheap hotel room with old friends is worth more than any self-help book.

If you are tired of the "New Year, New Me" pressure, this conversation is for you.

◼️ The Resolution Trap: Why 99% of resolutions fail and the "capitalistic" lie behind them.
◼️ The "More of / Less of" List: A simple strategy borrowed from finance to audit your life.
◼️ Friendship Reality: Why you can't "manufacture" deep connection and how to honor old friends.
◼️ Finding Wonder: How to find joy even when you are grieving or in the "weeds" of life.


Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Why I Hate New Year’s Resolutions 0:46 - The "Not Good Enough" Scam 02:14 - I Spent Thousands on Planners (And Failed) 07:52 - The "Finance Rule" That Fixed My Life (Brittany Ross) 11:37 - How To Audit Your Feelings (The Chest Tap) 14:40 - Why "Mindset Shifts" Are A Lie 18:34 - The Hotel Story: What True Friendship Looks Like 23:55 - How To Join The "Women of Wonder" Community

Join the Community: The Women of Wonder community is where we leave the judgment at the door. If you want more laughter, less pressure, and a place to celebrate yourself judgement-free, join us here:
https://wonder.myflodesk.com/womenofw...




Welcome to "Wonder in the Weeds" with trauma therapist Cristie Ritz-King.

This is the show where we talk about how to live, love, and grow right alongside grief, change, and the "wild messiness of this human life".

Moving beyond the role of the "blank slate" therapist , Cristie combines her professional experience with her personal stories of challenge and reinvention. We're not about toxic positivity or influencer-style advice. Instead, this is a space for authentic connection, community , and understanding that we don't have to wait for life to be perfect to feel good.





Each week, we'll talk about:

Finding "wonder" even when you feel like you're "walking through the weeds".

Navigating personal change, from parenting to finding your authentic self.


The "Weeds of the Week," where we discuss everything from small daily annoyances to the big things that bother us.


Sharing stories to feel less alone in our experiences.


Join us to get through the weeds together.

Let's connect:

➡️ Website: https://thewonder.life/