Dr. Jan Anderson

02/06/2026

If your resolution is falling apart right about now, you’re in very good company.

High achievers tend to do one extra thing, though:
they turn a slip into a character flaw.

“I’m weak.”
“I never follow through.”
“What’s wrong with me?”

That’s the real trap.

When an urge hits, your brain defaults to autopilot—and autopilot doesn’t respond to self-lectures.
It responds to awareness. To new data. To a brief pause that puts you back in the driver’s seat.

I wrote a new post about the motivation myth that burns out high performers—and what actually works instead.

👉 Read the blog https://bit.ly/4tgaFZt

02/01/2026

You don’t need more information.
You don’t need more discipline.
And you definitely don’t need more pressure.

What you need is a moment to pause—and look at what’s actually working.

High achievers are excellent at scanning for problems.
They’re far less practiced at noticing progress.

But that’s where sustainable change begins.

Before you add anything new this year, take a closer look at what’s already supporting you:
The ways you recovered faster
The conversations you handled differently
The boundaries you held—even when it felt uncomfortable

That’s not luck.
That’s growth.

And it deserves your attention.

01/25/2026

By this point in January, many people realize something important:

They don’t need more motivation.
They need clarity.
And support turning insight into action.

If you’ve been reflecting on what’s working, what’s no longer serving you, and what you want more of this year—but aren’t quite sure how to translate that into real change—you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This is the work I do with executives, professionals, couples, and parents navigating complex transitions.

Not with pressure.
Not with hype.
But with a psychologically grounded approach that helps you move forward in small, sustainable steps.

If you’re curious what it would feel like to enter 2026 with more clarity, focus, and less emotional drag, I invite you to reach out.

📅 Schedule a no-cost, no-pressure 15-minute consultation
👉 https://bit.ly/3TlSKQc

Let’s talk about what’s next—for you.

01/24/2026

Did you know that January 17 is National Quitters Day? If your New Year’s resolution is unraveling right about now, you’re not alone. By this point every year, a familiar pattern shows up.

Something slips, the plan quietly falls apart — and your Inner Critic gets very loud.

“Here we go again.”
“If you were serious, this wouldn’t be happening.”
What’s wrong with you?

The slip-up isn’t the problem. It’s your self-talk. That story you tell yourself does more damage than the slip.

Most habit change doesn’t fail because you lack discipline.
It stalls because your brain is on autopilot.

You’re not choosing.
You’re reacting.

I walk through an evidence-based tool (Dr. Jud Brewer’s Craving Tool) that helps you interrupt autopilot long enough to make a shift—without self-attack or shame.

Watch the video here https://youtu.be/wMLkSzUiWAA

National Quitters’ Day isn’t about quitting—it’s about what you tell yourself next.January 17th is when most New Year’s resolutions quietly fall apart. But t...

01/22/2026

If the push of the new year is already wearing thin—pause here.

Most people think change comes from willpower.
From urgency.
From doing more, faster.

But your nervous system doesn’t work that way.

In this short video, I explain why intensity creates movement—but not momentum—and what actually helps change stick.

This isn’t about reinventing yourself.
It’s about resetting in a way your mind and body can sustain.

🎥 Watch here → https://youtu.be/CHHIzH022LE

What are you carrying into the new year?If you're a high achiever, chances are you're already thinking about what to fix, improve, or push harder. But here’s...

01/18/2026

Today is “Quitter’s Day.”
That assumes change fails because people lack discipline.
The science tells a different story.

Most people end the year thinking about what to fix.
But what if the better question is:

What’s already working—and deserves more of your time, energy, and care?

Your relationships.
Your thinking.
Your practices.

What made you feel grounded, alive, or most like you?

That’s what we protect going into 2026.
That’s what we grow.

New blog + free reflection worksheet: https://bit.ly/3Yk8jKG

01/10/2026

Pressure creates movement.
That’s the problem.

If you’ve been feeling busy, productive—even accomplished—yet somehow still heavy or stuck, this may be why.

In this short video, I walk you through a different way to start the year:
Not by pushing harder.
Not by fixing yourself.
But by aligning with what actually matters now.

We talk about:
• Why intensity creates the illusion of progress
• How high performers accidentally overlook their own growth
• What to focus on instead—so change actually sticks

You don’t need to reinvent yourself.
You just need to recalibrate.

🎥 Watch the video here → https://youtu.be/CHHIzH022LE

What are you carrying into the new year?If you're a high achiever, chances are you're already thinking about what to fix, improve, or push harder. But here’s...

01/04/2026

High achievers often hold on long past the point of usefulness—because it once worked. But your next season might require something lighter.

This reflection is where clarity begins.
Read the full blog + get your Year-End Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3Yk8jKG

01/01/2026

📞 When every attempt to reconnect ends in silence—or when your gestures feel like drops in a bottomless well—it can feel like the only options are:
➤ Keep trying and keep hurting
➤ Stop trying and feel like you’ve given up

There’s a third way. I can help you find it.

Whether you're a parent, a partner, or a professional—if you’re tired of doing all the emotional heavy lifting, let’s talk.

👉 Book a free consult at https://bit.ly/3TlSKQc

12/29/2025

Before you set another goal for 2026… pause.
What are you carrying into the new year—and does it still belong to you?

This season, I’m inviting my clients and readers into a different kind of reset.
Not a resolution.
Not a reinvention.

Just a grounded, honest reflection on what to keep, what to let go, and what to grow.

Ready to begin?
Read the latest blog and download your free Year-End Emotional Inventory Worksheet.

Link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/3Yk8jKG

12/20/2025

🎄 When your child is absent during the holidays—by choice, not by chance—it changes everything.

Most parents are wired to fix, nurture, reach out, and try harder.
But with estrangement, the usual parenting playbook… doesn’t just fail—it backfires.

In this blog, I explore a quiet but powerful shift:
What if “backing off” isn’t giving up—but growing up?

It’s a counterintuitive approach that moves you:
💠 From pain to perspective
💠 From chasing connection to reclaiming self-respect
💠 From being erased to finding new ground to stand on

You’ll also find rituals to soften the ache, including one woman’s surprising act of goodwill that shifted her grief—if only for a moment.

📝 Read the full blog → https://bit.ly/4nSDozi

Dr. Jan Anderson offers expert advice for parents estranged from adult children, providing strategies to navigate holiday pain and work towards reconnection.

12/09/2025

💔 Know someone doing the emotional heavy lifting in a relationship—while walking on eggshells the whole time?

Share this with them.
They don’t have to go it alone.
They don’t have to choose between over-giving and shutting down.

There’s a third way forward—one that protects their heart and their dignity.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4oEIOPT