Happy New Year!Now that 2023 is here, it's time to make those all-important New Year's Resolutions. But what New Year's Resolutions should you create? And how does therapy help you achieve these resolutions? Of course, we all want to make better life decisions, but putting them into action can be easier said than done. With therapy, however, you can honour your resolutions in a much more mindful way.

What New Year's Resolutions can you make?

There are thousands of New Year's Resolutions that you can make. For example, you can focus on your passion, not your appearance. In addition, you can work out more, practise random acts of kindness, or be kinder to yourself. Whatever your resolutions may be, they have to be true to you. In essence, these resolutions must be personally beneficial and realistically achievable throughout the coming months; otherwise, setting yourself up for failure can harm your mental health.For some, improving health might be your priority. For others, it may be to spend more quality time with family. Your personal goals dictate the resolutions you make. Therefore, if you want to improve your well-being, your resolutions could include yoga, mindfulness or a creative hobby. On the other hand, physical health will consist of more exercise, eating a well-balanced diet, and drinking more water. By setting an ambitious goal for these resolutions, you may feel disappointed that you didn't hit your targets. That's why it's best to set realistic goals; surpassing these will make you feel even more accomplished!

Therapy can also be a New Year's Resolution.

Have you ever thought about going into therapy to overcome past trauma or to identify your self-worth? Therapy can fit into your New Year's schedule if your goal is to improve mental health. Different types of therapy exist, including Individual Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Couples Therapy, Young Adult Therapy, and Online Counselling. Choosing which kind of therapy is best for your situation is essential. It's the thought of going to therapy that most struggle with initially. But once that first session is out of the way, you can focus on those internal problems that need addressing most. Feeling nervous about the unknown is normal if you've never been to therapy. However, a therapist's job is to offer comfort and understanding, so please remember that.

How can therapy help you make purposeful life choices?

Do you want to make better life choices to benefit your future? Then take note of the following tips to see how you can:

Therapy helps you gain a different perspective on your issues.

You can better understand the issues you experience if you change your perspective. With the help of therapy, you can see the problem from a different angle, evaluate its importance, and keep your worries at bay. Therapists will view your issues differently as we are unbiased and objective. As a result, we can present you with various questions and answers to help you come to terms with these issues.

Therapy helps you regain well-being and balance in your life.

Talking therapies encourage open and honest dialogue about issues that cause you distress. If you speak to someone about your problems, it helps to relieve stress and lifts a huge weight off your shoulders. Stress can impact your mind and body if left untreated, with issues such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, heart disease, diabetes, sleep problems, tobacco use and more. So, it's a good idea to take up therapy as it helps to avoid these negative health issues.

Therapy provides a safe space to work through your problems.

Everyone deserves a safe space to talk about their problems. Unfortunately, worries and rumination can invade your mind. So the best way to release these concerns is if you speak to someone. However, this may not be possible if there is no one in your life you wholeheartedly trust. Your thoughts and feelings are kept private and confidential within the confines of therapy. While you may feel embarrassed to speak about specific topics, it's important to remember that your therapist holds no judgement - they are there to listen, understand and communicate your thoughts and feelings to you in a way that you can understand yourself differently.

Therapy provides you with someone to talk to without judgement.

Leading on from the last point, as therapists, we train to listen without judgement. It goes beyond hearing the words and involves understanding what you're saying. As a result, we can understand and make you feel safe when speaking about what's on your mind. With person-centred counselling, in particular, we set clear boundaries and actively listen to what you're saying thoroughly. These methods allow us to provide a safe, professional, high-quality, confidential talking therapy service.Ready to implement your New Year's Resolutions? You can alleviate negative thoughts and enjoy a happier and healthier year if you undergo therapy. First, however, you must be willing to dig deep and face difficult situations with nothing but support. As a person-centred counsellor based in Warrington, Cheshire, I have a wealth of experience in helping all my clients find the correct answers for them. If you would like to learn more about how I work - or if you want to book a session - please visit my website and let's get you on the road to recovery.