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A Mindful Approach to Mental Health Resolutions
A Mindful Approach to Mental Health Resolutions

As we usher in another new year, many of us find ourselves contemplating resolutions, goals, and aspirations for the months ahead. While the idea of a fresh start can be invigorating, it's essential to approach New Year's resolutions with a mindful perspective, especially when it comes to our mental health. So, let’s explore the significance of setting mental health resolutions, discuss common challenges, and offer practical tips for cultivating a positive and balanced approach to the year ahead.

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Nikki Lacherza-Drewpsychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, NJ, NY, FL, VT, CT, therapy, therapist, tips, care, support, new year, resolutions, self-care, self-love, goals, achievements, mindful, mindfulness
New Year Insights
New Year Insights

Here we are again, that inspiring feeling of the new year is finally upon us! It is a new year, so it should mean a new you- right? Well, not necessarily a “new you.” In fact, let’s try to forget those words and find a more realistic way to work on those goals of simply becoming a better version of yourself. We know that change is a process that takes a lot of time and commitment. So, how do we begin without feeling completely overwhelmed at the new list and disappointed in our results from last year’s? Here are a few tips to ring in 2023 with small, but meaningful progress.  

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, therapy, therapist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, new year, 2023, reduce the stigma, it's ok to not be ok, January, blog, priority, prioritize, health, self love, self care, self care is not selfish, less is more, self-esteem
2021 Reflection
2021 Reflection

As we round out 2021, I wanted to change up my last blog post for the year. It has been an interesting year and I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. It seems like just yesterday I was adding the blog to the website and we were just starting 2021.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, it's ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, NJ, NY, FL, VT, therapy, therapist, reflections, yearly reflections, 2021, 2022, thanks, thankful, gratitude, changes, new beginnings, self love, self care, self care is not selfish, private practice, new year
New Year's Resolution
New Year's Resolution

Raise your hand if you have ever made a New Year’s resolution. If you ever have made one how long did it last? Research shows that many New Year’s resolutions are forgotten or stopped within 6 months. Resolutions and goals are great. However, to increase your chances of success and achievement, you want to make sure the resolutions are realistic and obtainable. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure and the impact of not completing the resolution might be worse for your mental health than not setting one at all. As you are figuring out what your resolution will be or maybe you have even thought of one already, consider the following to help you.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, therapy, therapist, mental health, mental health awareness, it's ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, NJ, NY, FL, VT, new year, new years, resolutions, goals, realistic, self care, self care is not selfish, self love, screen time, social media, anxiety, depression, winter, friends, family, January, you got this