New Year but not a New You
As we say goodbye to 2025 and turn towards the opportunities in 2026, many might be thinking of creating a New Year’s Resolution. You might also be in the pessimistic camp, that resolutions don’t work! What if I said that both are okay? For many of us living with mental illness, optimism can be hard to come by. Here’s how we can help!
Think about how to set yourself up for success! Resolutions without planning can lead to more pessimistic thoughts. Here’s the plan:
What do you want to improve… and why? What you want to improve on can differ from person to person. If you want to lose weight, ask yourself why? What is going to motivate you?
When do you want to finish this goal? Is this just a goal for 2026 or can it be “finished”? Creating a timeline should be personal. You cannot compare yourself to others when creating goals.
Break down the goal! A goal can be better achieved if you can break it down into more manageable tasks. Little by little, one foot in front of the other, you can break down a big goal!
How are you going to monitor your progress? Is your goal just a simple checklist or can it be measured to see how you’re doing? Put your progress on a calendar or inspiration board for visual help!
Lastly, be kind to yourself. Creating a new habit takes time and ending after every mistake or set back, you’ll never finish your goal. You’ll end before you can really start. See every mistake as a learning opportunity.
A new year does NOT mean a brand new you. Take time with yourself, as you are now, and thank your body for where you are now. You have survived everyday you’ve been through. Allow us at Dragonfly Counseling to help you too! Contact us today to bring someone with you on your goal journey.