Change, Hope and Looking After Yourself in 2023

Last year the country witnessed a great deal of change. Change on a political level, change in the monarchy, change in the cost of living. The impacts may have been large or small for you as an individual, however the thing to recognise is that change – however it appears – creates loss, endings, grief, uncertainty, but also opportunity.

Wherever you find yourself right now at the start of 2023, I urge you to resolve to move forward with good intentions for yourself. Try to create a space in which you can think clearly, give yourself time each day to reflect and consider what your intentions are. It may be useful to talk these through with someone, or perhaps start a diary or journal.

With all the change happening around us the thing we can control is ourselves. With this in mind, perhaps resolve to mindfully consider yourself and the changes you want to make in 2023. Be responsive to your needs, treat yourself kindly. The world can be challenging and change can be unpredictable. But remember that change is not always bad. The saying ‘nothing changes if nothing changes’ is true. Positive change is something worth striving for and working towards.

“Progress is impossible without change, those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” – George Bernard Shaw

You can be in charge of the change in yourself one day at a time, mindfully and with the aim of caring for yourself this year. Look for hope. You may find that the emotional support that comes from counselling could be important when working through potentially difficult and challenging times. It can also help provide essential clarity to help you process and make decisions for your future.

Working towards building hope and harnessing your potential are great things to take up for 2023. Happy New Year!