January 2024 Newsletter
2024 INTENTIONS
New Year, New Intentions!
Setting intentions around how you want to feel in the new year is a powerful way to prioritize your emotional well-being and guide your actions toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
How do you want to feel this year?
Setting intentions around how you want to feel in the new year involves deliberately choosing and cultivating specific emotional states or experiences. Rather than focusing solely on tangible outcomes or achievements, you identify the emotions and feelings you want to prioritize and experience throughout the year. This approach shifts the emphasis from external goals to internal states of being, encouraging a more mindful and intentional way of living.
For example, if you decide that you want to feel more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled in the new year, you would shape your goals and actions around activities and practices that contribute to these desired emotions. This could involve incorporating mindfulness practices, engaging in activities that bring you joy, nurturing positive relationships, and making decisions aligned with your values.
Setting intentions in this way helps create a roadmap for your emotional well-being, guiding your choices and actions in a manner that fosters the positive feelings you seek. It's about being conscious of how you want to experience life on an emotional level and actively working towards creating those experiences for yourself.
How to Set Intentions That Prioritize How You Want to Feel.
Setting intentions that prioritize how you want to feel in the new year involves a thoughtful and reflective process. Here are steps to help you set intentions focused on your desired feelings:
1. Reflect on Your Desired Feelings: Peace, Joy, Calm, Energized
Take some quiet time to reflect on the emotions you want to experience in the coming year. Consider a range of feelings, such as joy, peace, fulfillment, gratitude, or contentment.
2. Identify Core Values: Whats is important to you?
Connect your desired feelings to your core values. Consider what values are important to you and how they align with the emotions you want to prioritize.
3. Be Specific and Positive: Language matters
Clearly define your intentions using specific and positive language. Instead of stating what you want to avoid, focus on what you want to cultivate. For example, say "I intend to feel joyful and fulfilled" rather than "I don't want to feel stressed."
4. Visualize Your Ideal State:
Picture yourself experiencing the desired emotions. Visualization can help solidify your intentions and create a mental image of the feelings you are striving for. Tip:
5. Set Realistic and Achievable Goals:
Break down your intentions into actionable and realistic goals. Consider what specific actions or changes in behavior will contribute to the feelings you want to prioritize.
6. Create a Plan:
Develop a plan for how you will integrate these goals into your daily life. This could involve setting aside time for activities that bring you joy, practicing mindfulness, or nurturing positive relationships.
7. Review Regularly:
Regularly revisit your intentions and assess your progress. This can help you stay focused and make adjustments as needed.
8. Embrace Flexibility:
Be open to adjusting your intentions based on changing circumstances. Life is dynamic, and flexibility allows for adaptation while staying true to your desired feelings.
9. Express Gratitude:
Consider incorporating gratitude into your intentions. Reflecting on what you are grateful for can enhance positive emotions and contribute to the overall well-being you seek.
10. Celebrate Achievements: Every little step counts!
Acknowledge and celebrate the small victories along the way. Recognizing progress reinforces positive behaviors and contributes to a sense of accomplishment.
PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS
Practices to Support Wellness
To support your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness in 2024, consider incorporating the following tips into your daily routine:
1. Mindfulness Practices: Embrace mindfulness through meditation or deep-breathing exercises to foster a sense of presence and calm amidst life's challenges.
2. Gratitude Journaling: Take a few moments each day to reflect on the things you're grateful for. Cultivating gratitude can enhance overall happiness and perspective.
3. Healthy Boundaries: Set clear boundaries to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
4. Connect with Others: Foster meaningful connections with friends, family, or support groups. Social connections are vital for emotional well-being.
5. Goal/Intension Setting: Define achievable goals for the year, both big and small. Celebrate your successes along the way, and remember that progress is a journey, not a destination.
In embracing practices to support wellness in 2024, integrating mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and healthy boundaries into your daily routine can provide a foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Cultivating gratitude enhances happiness, while setting clear boundaries prioritizes self-care. Additionally, fostering meaningful connections and goal/intention setting contribute to a holistic approach, emphasizing that the journey of progress is as significant as the destination.
NEW OFFERING FOR CLIENTS & MEMBERS
NEW YEAR, NEW OFFERINGS!
Recognizing the significance of connection in the healing journey, I invite your valuable input to help tailor our group wellness offerings to your needs. Your perspective is crucial in shaping an environment that fosters healing and support. Here are a few existing options, and I'm eager to learn what additional support or group options you feel would be most beneficial for your personal healing and growth. Your insights will play a key role in creating a space that resonates with you and others seeking a similar path to wellness.
Here are various types of support groups, each serving a specific purpose:
1. Check-in Group:
This group provides a space for members to share the stressors of their day and receive supportive feedback and coping strategies from one another.
2. Wellness Book Club:
Participants in this group select a book each month, engaging in discussions to share what they've learned and explore practical applications of the information for personal well-being.
3. Skills-Based Group:
Focused on learning and practicing skills, this group aims to provide tools for managing anxiety and depression, emphasizing practical strategies for daily life.
4. Creative Feeling Group:
Centered around identifying, expressing, and working through various emotions, this group utilizes creative outlets such as writing, art projects, music, and spoken word to explore and share feelings in a supportive environment.
Experience the numerous benefits of group connection by sharing your preferences for the upcoming year. Feel free to email us at info@thatsmytherapistinc.com or discuss it during your next session. Your valuable input is appreciated—thank you for contributing to the ongoing improvement of our services.