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Setting goals for the New Year with a growth mindset

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If the last two years have taught us anything, it should be that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. So instead of having financial or fitness goals, why not set a goal for our minds? Remember that ensuring you’re the healthiest version of yourself includes taking care of your mental wellness.


Wondering where to begin on your personal journey of growth? Use the following tips outlined below to help conquer your mental health goals this year!


Care For Your Body


How you treat your body can directly affect your mental health. Use exercise to improve your mood, reduce panic attacks, lower stress, and boost your self-esteem. Eating healthy meals and drinking plenty of water will provide your body with the nourishment it needs to keep going. Finally, get enough sleep!


Don’t Deny Your Feelings


Pretending an emotion doesn’t exist won’t make it go away. Instead, try to figure out what is causing you to feel sad, anxious, or depressed. Don’t be afraid to ask for help because you control how you respond to every situation.


Practice Setting Boundaries


Setting boundaries is an essential step in taking care of your mental health. Boundaries set the tone for how you want to be treated, not only by others but by yourself too.


Forgive Others and Forgive Yourself


Holding onto your anger impacts your health in a variety of ways. It can increase your blood pressure, heart rate, and affect your sleep patterns. Let go of that anger by practicing forgiveness. This doesn’t mean you forget the lesson you learned or associate with the person you’re forgiving. It simply means that you’ve accepted what happened, and you’re ready to move on.


Talk To A Professional


There is an unnecessary and harmful stigma surrounding therapy. A psychiatrist or therapist is a person outside your situation that you can openly talk to about what is bothering you. They are not emotionally invested in you and can offer non-biased advice and skills to help you through whatever you’re facing.


A therapist provides a safe space where they can help you set boundaries, work on coping skills, and work through any past trauma.


Have A Growth Mindset


A growth mindset describes people who recognize intelligence, talents, and personality continue to develop and change throughout their life. It is the belief that anyone can use mistakes as an opportunity for improvement and find inspiration from others.

When you have a growth mindset, you begin to view challenges as opportunities for self-improvement. Failing becomes learning, and you start valuing the process over the results. Of course, having a growth mindset doesn’t mean life is effortless, but it can make your life more fulfilling.

As you’re embarking on your personal journey into the new year, remember to set attainable goals that will propel you to success. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help along the way. You’re not in this life alone. Last, work every day to keep a growth mindset and use any failure as an opportunity to learn valuable lessons that will set you up for continued success.

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