Best of Resolutions for a New Year
This time of year, the word “resolution” is on the mind. There is something about a clean New Year and the hope for change. For those with active addiction or an eating disorder, the holidays exacerbate their disorders and accentuate emotional triggers. Social media says we should keep resolutions achievable and simple, like watching less cable news or being kinder to our neighbors. However, if you have a mental health issue that is negatively impacting your life, now is as good a time as any for implementing change that sticks. Since we know you are probably thinking about what you can implement in 2025 to improve your health, happiness, and well-being, we have gone into the archives to bring you the best of Excursions Magazine. Happy New Year!
Best of Resolutions for a New Year
For tips on making and keeping resolutions:
Sanford Behavioral Health โ “We’re in the Resolutions Business”
New Year’s resolutions fail 80% of the time. To that end, Susan Shaw and Wood TV 8 taped a series of interviews two years ago called “New Me in 2023.” In an interview that has stood the test of time, Sanford Founder Rae Green, JD, LPC, CAADC, gives tips on making and keeping resolutions in January 2025 and beyond. [Read and listen to more.]
Resolutions and Changes – Making Them Stick
Welcome to 2025! In your social circles, the โbuzzโ is probably about New Yearโs resolutions. Did you make any? I want to share some perspectives on how humans make behavioral changes, such as resolutions or adjustments to our relationships and lives. In our second addition to the 12 Days of Hope series, we give you the skinny on resolutions and how to make them stick!
The Moment of Action – Creating Meaningful Change
How do we know when we are ready for change? How do we enact change in our lives? When we anticipate profound change, we believeย the momentย will come to us in an equally profound way. We want the moment.ย We expect it.ย Iโll change when the moment presents itself to meโsomeday when itโs right. The moment permits us to change. It is cleansing; itโs rebirth. [For more on the Stages of Change model.]
For those whose resolution is to be less dependent on their cell phones:
Dopamine Rush โ 27 Things to Do Instead of Scroll
When we feel blue, unattractive (thanks to that influencer on social media), or angry, what can we do? There are many natural ways to boost positive brain chemicals without picking up a glass of wine or your phone. We have 27 feel-good options for a natural dopamine release! (These ideas are also great for those in recovery!) [Read all 27 ideas for boosting dopamine.]
For folks who want to monitor, manage, or quit the substances they use:
Damp or Dry Lifestyle? The Trend Toward Sobriety
The sober, curious, or “damp lifestyle” is the choice to be mindful and practice moderation when drinking alcohol. The damp lifestyle includes avoiding binge drinking and overconsumption of alcoholic beverages. The concept is not new, although the trending phrase “damp lifestyle” is. [For a how-to on the damp or dry lifestyle, read more.]
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