{"id":3198,"date":"2023-01-18T17:13:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T23:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marvelousminds.net\/?p=3198"},"modified":"2023-01-18T17:13:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T23:13:35","slug":"new-year-new-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marvelousminds.net\/new-year-new-you\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, Same You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Year Same You<\/h2>

If you haven\u2019t heard already- new year\u2019s resolutions have a low rate of success. This is partly due to glorifying our future self – often forgetting that the distractions, struggles, and expectations of our current life will still be present in our future life. Additionally, we limit our potential through the form in which we are attempting to motivate ourselves. Typically, we consider what we don\u2019t like about ourselves or our surroundings, and eagerly walk into the new year attempting to change (through shame) who we are, where we come from, or what we have been a part of. Though shame can be a motivator, research proves it doesn\u2019t allow for lifelong change, but instead increases the original issue while tacking on a few more. So, with all that said, we may want to consider an alternative way to motivate ourselves this new year!<\/p>

This new year\u2019s attempt to connect with yourself differently and more intentionally, through a mindful activity: What Do You Need To Hold On To And Let Go Of? This activity allows you to define what you need and want to have in your life, while compassionately recognizing what you need to let go of or keep out.<\/p>

Activity: Trace both hands on a piece of paper:<\/h2>

Shift over to the left hand<\/strong> – consider the things that have gotten in your way this year. Which activities, behaviors, reactions, choices, traits, and decisions can you make note of \u2013 these represent what you would like to let go of. While considering these attributes, represent them in the left hand (draw, list, journal). Give empathy and compassion to your struggles and difficult moments.

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Shift over to the right hand<\/strong>\u2013 consider all the things you have done well this year that allowed you to feel fulfilled. Which activities, skills, achievements, accomplishments, traits, and decisions can you make note of \u2013 these represent what you want to hold onto. While considering these attributes, represent them in the right hand (draw, list, journal). Give praise and compassion to your hard work and authentic moments.

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Digging Deeper:<\/strong> Provide yourself time to reflect on your work<\/p>