FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ….. Episode 69: Opening 2022 – Mini Mantras to Start a Year ….. In Episode 68 and 69, over the changing of the year, I am sharing my mini mantras. The question is, why do I need these? Why do I need to tell myself (often literally out loud) to take these tiny actions, to consciously make an effort to make my life better? Wait for it… Culture. With each of these simple tasks, that may be reflexes for others, I need to convince myself to change my behavior because I was raised (in my family, in my community or by society) in many cases to do the opposite. In this episode, I share mini mantras about being open for the new year and creating space: in your place, in your mind and on your calendar. With bonus unofficial mantra for 2022 – What about me?