A Therapist’s Guide to New Years Resolutions (and therapy)

In a world that demands fast change, it’s easy to forget that real progress happens one small step at a time.

If your goal is to stop yelling at your kids, quitting cold turkey won’t work—spoiler alert: you’ll feel frustrated and defeated. Instead, slow down and focus on understanding your emotions, your triggers, and the situations around you.

Small, intentional goals build the foundation for lasting change. It won’t happen in a day, but with patience and self-awareness, it will happen.

Remember, progress over perfection. What’s one small step you can take today to move toward your big goal?