A Mindful New Year Message: January 1st Is Just Another Day

As we move into a new year, Fishing Without Bait offers a thoughtful holiday message centered on mindfulness, intention, and self-compassion. Behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer reflects on resilience, reminding us that we’ve already survived every hard day we’ve faced.

Rather than encouraging rigid New Year’s resolutions, this message invites listeners to set intentions — realistic, meaningful actions rooted in our own gifts, talents, and abilities. Jim explores the power of small victories, the importance of nurturing relationships that work, and the timeless reminder to “plant flowers and pull weeds.”

This heartfelt message encourages reflection, presence, and care — for ourselves, for others, and for the shared world we live in. As always, Fishing Without Bait approaches the season with sincerity, connection, and hope for the year ahead.