Some people like resolutions. Others find them overwhelming (and that’s okay!). We want to hear how you feel: Do you set resolutions, skip them, or do something else? Share your take and what works best for your mental health!
I used to have an elaborate process of goal setting for the year, but this year I just chose a word and a few things to focus on. Happy New Year!!!💐💐💐
@JaneWiedmann That’s a good idea, just picking one word😀
@JaneWiedmann I love the choosing a word idea. What made you pick this one? Did you have other contenders?
@Ocd;;;;;; I had “joy” originally, but I’m in recovery for codependence (almost 2 years!) and I wanted to learn to trust my intuition (as opposed to listening to OCD, the opposite of intuition) and my higher power. It’s weird to try and avoid magical thinking while also relying on “giving it over to a higher power” as a way to give myself space from obsession! 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
@JaneWiedmann I’m impressed. I’ve just barely been able to access intuition and that’s after years of erp. I felt like my intuition was hidden by anxiety and ocd. I love that you’ve turned it around completely and found a nice way forward! Way to go
@Ocd;;;;;; Thank you!! I wasn’t really thinking of it as an accomplishment but it totally is! 🥰🥰🥰
I set goals instead of resolutions. Its easier for me to do them that way, although there is truly no difference. My "big goal" is growth this year. But its a bunch of "little goals" in a trench coat
I would have to say no. You can’t choose what you are going to do for the WHOLE year. Plus there is so many things you want to do that year it’s hard to decide just one.
I set the same resolution ever year, but last year I reached my goal. It was hard because I crashed a little bit mental health wise afterwards so I lost some progress, but this year I want to reach that same goal again and maintain it.
I didn’t used to. But, in 2025 I made a list of goals. And, for the first time in my entire life, I actually achieved them. I owe this entirely to my therapist, working through ERP, and starting medication. It motivated me to make a new list for 2026. I may not do everything on the list, but it’s good to have a direction in which to aim the ship.
Resolutions feel like too much pressure for me right now so I’m focusing more on each day one at a time and not beating myself up for that because it’s where I’m at right now and that’s okay
I personally don’t like them that much. Usually if I want to resolve to do something I want to do it immediately or whenever it becomes practicable. Making it a new years resolution just feels like extra pressure without extra motivation.
I like them, it helps add to the feeling of a fresh start. But I intentionally keep them simple, so that I don’t get overwhelmed or disappointed. I choose something little, like practicing more drawing, and then count it as a win when I’m a little better at the end of the year.
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