Spring Into a Better You

Even if the weather makes us feel like it is winter, spring is upon us.  If your New Year’s resolution was to focus on ways to enhance your purpose this is a great time to reflect and assess.  One of the ways to review the first half of the year is to see how you are working toward your goals.  Do you have the information you need to make progress?  What are your values and are they working for you or against you?   Do you feel like you have the support you need to do the things you want to do?  Having goals is the first step, and then creating a plan of action to meet those goals is next.

Sound Mind Therapy offers counseling services that will support your personal path in reaching your goals.  We provide tools and strategies to help you focus on your values and with an understanding from the heart we partner with you on your journey.  Some ways we get started include:

Review Your Past Few Months

Ask yourself these questions: what went well? What could I have done differently? Was I able to achieve any of my goals? Keeping track of these things will help guide as you continue working toward your goals. Remember that while it’s necessary to acknowledge your shortcomings, it’s also important to give yourself a pat on the back for your accomplishments.

Reflect on Your List of All Your Goals for the Year

Working with your therapist a perspective on how to break down your goals into smaller milestones can be achieved.  Sometimes our goals can feel overwhelming and by having another point of view the tasks that seemed impossible become doable.

Establish Priorities and Set Better Boundaries

After reviewing  your goals for the year, decide which ones are most important to you and prioritize those. Always try to finish what you have started. Setting limits or better boundaries may make things easier. While it may be hard to say no, it’s sometimes necessary, especially when the things asked of you are not in line with your personal targets.

Invest in Yourself

Most importantly, put yourself at the top of the list. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly. Taking good care of yourself can make you a better child, spouse, friend or parent. You can also attend individual counseling sessions, so we can help you become the best version of yourself.

For more great tips on how to spring into the year, call us at (314) 499-9144 or complete our form to request an appointment. We serve St. Charles, MO, and nearby areas.