Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
January often comes with pressure to reinvent yourself — new goals, new habits, new rules.
In this episode, Jess and Steve invite a different approach: a gentle recommitment to what matters, grounded in compassion, values, and nervous-system awareness.
Instead of forcing change, we explore how to return to what’s meaningful — especially when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
In this conversation, you’ll explore how to:
✅ Let go of pressure-based New Year’s resolutions
✅ Understand the difference between reinvention and recommitment
✅ Reconnect with your values without shame or force
✅ Use ACT-informed reflection to support sustainable change
✅ Practice compassion as the foundation for meaningful action
Whether you’re feeling unmotivated, burnt out, or quietly ready to re-orient, this episode offers a calm place to begin again — gently.
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📝 Download the Gentle Recommitment Worksheet
This free worksheet helps you:
• Clarify what matters most right now
• Choose one value to practice (not perfect)
• Identify small, doable actions that support alignment
👉 Download the worksheet here:
dropbox.com/scl/fi/qy62cgsxxx6w44216zi6i/My-2026-Recommitment.pdf?rlkey=ql210sob0fxt5tcsb1it7u0g2&st=pf0wm2d1&dl=0
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📱 Explore the ACT Essentials App
Looking for simple, practical ACT tools you can use anytime?
The ACT Essentials App includes:
• Values clarification tools
• Mindfulness and grounding practices
• ACT metaphors and exercises for real life
👉 Learn more here:
app.thezensocialworker.ca
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🎧 Prefer to Listen?
This conversation is also available on Spotify.
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📲 Connect with Us
Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/zensocialworker
Steve’s Instagram:
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Jess’ Instagram:
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🎥 Watch Next
✅ What is ACT? — youtu.be/PmKEvlv9Cys
✅ The 6 Core Processes of ACT — youtu.be/TPvLEZFa14o
✅ The Struggle Switch: Why Fighting Thoughts Backfires — youtu.be/Mc-n1Sa4PEI
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📚 Grab Tim Gordon’s Book: The Hero Within
amazon.ca/dp/1069285609?tag=catagdefault-20&geniuslink=true
⸻
🎓 ACT Courses & Resources
Online ACT & mental health courses:
thezensocialworker.thinkific.com
💌 Join our mailing list for free tools & updates:
eepurl.com/c9X9jn
🌐 Visit the website for blog posts and resources:
thezensocialworker.ca
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📸 Follow TZSW
Facebook: fb.me/thezensocialworker
Instagram: instagram.com/zensocialworker
Twitter/X: twitter.com/zensocialworker
TikTok: tiktok.com/@zensocialworker
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Business Inquiries & Collaborations
📧 tim@thezensocialworker.ca
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Thank you for being here — and for choosing to begin again, gently.
⸻
Disclaimer
1. Conflict of interest: I am an author and may link to my own books, paid resources, or affiliate links. I will always disclose when content is sponsored.
2. Self-help notice: This channel provides educational information and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or social work services. Please seek support from a licensed professional if needed.
3. Community: This work is inspired by and connected to clinicians and researchers affiliated with the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.
January often comes with pressure to reinvent yourself — new goals, new habits, new rules.
In this episode, Jess and Steve invite a different approach: a gentle recommitment to what matters, grounded in compassion, values, and nervous-system awareness.
Instead of forcing change, we explore how to return to what’s meaningful — especially when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
In this conversation, you’ll explore how to:
✅ Let go of pressure-based New Year’s resolutions
✅ Understand the difference between reinvention and recommitment
✅ Reconnect with your values without shame or force
✅ Use ACT-informed reflection to support sustainable change
✅ Practice compassion as the foundation for meaningful action
Whether you’re feeling unmotivated, burnt out, or quietly ready to re-orient, this episode offers a calm place to begin again — gently.
⸻
📝 Download the Gentle Recommitment Worksheet
This free worksheet helps you:
• Clarify what matters most right now
• Choose one value to practice (not perfect)
• Identify small, doable actions that support alignment
👉 Download the worksheet here:
dropbox.com/scl/fi/qy62cgsxxx6w44216zi6i/My-2026-Recommitment.pdf?rlkey=ql210sob0fxt5tcsb1it7u0g2&st=pf0wm2d1&dl=0
⸻
📱 Explore the ACT Essentials App
Looking for simple, practical ACT tools you can use anytime?
The ACT Essentials App includes:
• Values clarification tools
• Mindfulness and grounding practices
• ACT metaphors and exercises for real life
👉 Learn more here:
app.thezensocialworker.ca
⸻
🎧 Prefer to Listen?
This conversation is also available on Spotify.
👉 Listen on Spotify:
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/iTQ7F20KVZb
⸻
📲 Connect with Us
Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/zensocialworker
Steve’s Instagram:
instagram.com/movewellfeelgood?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWJxbTFrYzBlY3dzNQ==
Jess’ Instagram:
instagram.com/jessgordon_counselling?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=Ynk0c2E3MXlpemk2
⸻
🎥 Watch Next
✅ What is ACT? — youtu.be/PmKEvlv9Cys
✅ The 6 Core Processes of ACT — youtu.be/TPvLEZFa14o
✅ The Struggle Switch: Why Fighting Thoughts Backfires — youtu.be/Mc-n1Sa4PEI
⸻
📚 Grab Tim Gordon’s Book: The Hero Within
amazon.ca/dp/1069285609?tag=catagdefault-20&geniuslink=true
⸻
🎓 ACT Courses & Resources
Online ACT & mental health courses:
thezensocialworker.thinkific.com
💌 Join our mailing list for free tools & updates:
eepurl.com/c9X9jn
🌐 Visit the website for blog posts and resources:
thezensocialworker.ca
⸻
📸 Follow TZSW
Facebook: fb.me/thezensocialworker
Instagram: instagram.com/zensocialworker
Twitter/X: twitter.com/zensocialworker
TikTok: tiktok.com/@zensocialworker
⸻
Business Inquiries & Collaborations
📧 tim@thezensocialworker.ca
⸻
Thank you for being here — and for choosing to begin again, gently.
⸻
Disclaimer
1. Conflict of interest: I am an author and may link to my own books, paid resources, or affiliate links. I will always disclose when content is sponsored.
2. Self-help notice: This channel provides educational information and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or social work services. Please seek support from a licensed professional if needed.
3. Community: This work is inspired by and connected to clinicians and researchers affiliated with the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.
