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It’s officially 2023, and this means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. As a goal-oriented therapist, I am all for setting goals for yourself if that’s what you want to do, growth is great! But so many people feel a sense of obligation and expectation to make the new year into something SO special and meaningful, that they set the bar way too high, fail, and then feel terrible about it. This is not a great way to set yourself up for success.
If you do want a fresh start for the new year, go for it! But if you do, be sure to set a goal that is reasonable and practical for who you are and your situation, and remind yourself this is something that only you can answer for yourself. It’s interesting because I have seen so many posts on social media in the past week about leaning into who you are right now, rather than trying to do something new for the new year. This is new-ish and great to see, because accepting yourself as you are right now is always an important first step in growth.
So, if you choose not to set any resolutions, that is more than ok, and remind yourself that you get to decide if, when and how you want to start something new, which doesn’t necessarily have to follow a calendar. Everyone is different, so follow your gut instinct about what feels right for you, no explanations needed. Whatever you choose to do, I hope that 2023 is filled with more good things than not, and most importantly, that you learn to ride the waves of whatever comes your way with compassion, kindness and humor. monicagocial.com
