189: Introducing The Best of You Every Day (A New Daily Practice)

The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 959 Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

January has a way of pulling us straight into the how. How will I fix what feels off? How will I be more disciplined? How will I finally get it right? But what if there’s a deeper—and more grounding—place to begin? Dr. Alison opens the year by inviting you to start somewhere different. Instead of beginning with self-improvement or striving, Scripture starts with meaning, presence, and relationship. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why losing sight of the why fuels anxiety, striving, and burnout How meaning and grounding are closer than you think What “the light shines in the darkness” really means How orienting your life around love changes everything Plus, you’ll hear a special announcement about something new coming to The Best of You—a daily way to stay anchored in Scripture and wisdom as you move through your day. For additional resources and the full episode transcript, visit the podcast episode page here If you loved this episode, check out: Episode 122: Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and Spiritual Formation with John Mark Comer Episode 113: A New Vision Of Human Flourishing with Dr. Warren Kinghorn Get I Shouldn’t Feel This Way for just $2.99. Grab your 3 free Boundaries For Your Soul resources here Download Alison’s free printable boundaries guide when you sign up for her weekly email. Got a question? Call 307-429-2525 and leave a message for a future episode. Thanks to our Sponsors! Go to ⁠Quince.com/bestofyou⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	January 1st tends to invite reflection about who we are, about where we're headed, and how we want to live.
0:07.3	It is so easy to lose focus to get pulled in too many directions when what we need more than ever is to stay grounded in the wisdom of Scripture and in God's steady presence with us.
0:20.3	Today I have a big announcement. Starting
0:22.9	this year, 2026, here at The Best of You, we're adding something new. It's called the best of you
0:29.4	every day. Hey, everyone. And happy to Hey everyone and happy New Year.
0:42.3	I'm so glad you're here with me on January 1st, this very first day of the new year.
0:47.6	There's something about this day that carries so much meaning.
0:50.7	A fresh start, a turning of the page.
0:53.1	Even if you're not, someone who makes resolutions,
0:56.0	January 1st tends to invite reflection about who we are, about where we're headed, and how we want to live.
1:03.5	And today, I have a big announcement. Starting this year, 2026, here at The Best of You,
1:09.2	we're adding something new. It's called The Best of You
1:13.1	Every Day. Every single weekday, I'll be here with you for about 10 minutes. Think of it as a short
1:20.3	daily devotional. We'll read scripture and then I'll reflect on that scripture, especially
1:26.0	through the lens of psychology.
1:28.7	What makes this a little different is the lens we'll be using.
1:32.7	Each day we'll be grounding ourselves in scripture, paying particular attention to what
1:39.1	scripture teaches us about being wise humans, about growing stronger hearts, more discerning minds,
1:47.6	in a more grounded spirit. There's never been a time when we've needed that kind of wisdom
1:54.9	more. And scripture tells us to be innocent as doves and shrewd as serpents. And that feels especially relevant right now
2:04.5	in my life. And I'm guessing also in years. There's so much happening in our world, so much
2:11.8	information coming at us constantly. We're trying to live wisely in the midst of all of that.
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