It’s a new year…again?! So why does it feel a little like nothing’s changed? The pandemic can make every day feel like the one before. It’s hard to really mark the passage of time. For some of us, maybe there really hasn’t been a significant amount of change. The idea of “resolution” means that something has ended, but for many of us the reality of COVID-19 is still not over. 

In that case, does it make sense to count down the seconds till midnight? Does it even make sense to make a resolution? Whether acknowledged or not, change happens to each of us.  Our advice is to take some stock of what you are grateful for. This practice is always important, but especially in challenging times. In doing that self-inventory, if you see an area you want to address, remember that lasting change begins with consistent choices. If your resolution is about improving your mental health, working with a therapist could be an amazing tool to achieving that goal. Additionally, if you’re feeling down, don’t forget the value of helping those less fortunate than you. There’s a lot of science that supports these claims. Helping others helps you.  For more on this topic, check out this week’s blog. “Give a Little Help”.