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Hello! Welcome to another edition of ABC of Mental Health, your companion in crafting a meaningful and intentional life—one newsletter at a time. As the year winds down, let’s talk about setting intentions for 2025. Think of it as planting seeds for the life you want to nurture and grow in the coming year.
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One relevant recommendation:
Intention Mapping: Create an intention map, using the following 3 simple steps, to bring clarity to your vision for 2025.
Choose One Key Focus: Pick one area of your life to prioritise—relationships, health, career, or self-growth.
Write a Guiding Statement: For example, “In 2025, I want to nurture meaningful connections and prioritise my mental health.”
Identify Three Action Steps: Break your statement into actionable goals, like weekly check-ins with loved ones, setting work-life boundaries, or starting therapy.
Two Quotes to Inspire Intention-Setting:
C.S. Lewis, British writer and theologian, on taking ownership of your future:
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
Oprah Winfrey, media mogul, philanthropist, and a TST favourite, on living with purpose:
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.”
Three TherapyShorts from TST
Intentions, Not Resolutions: Resolutions often come with rigid rules and high expectations, making it easy to feel defeated when life doesn’t go as planned. Setting intentions is kinder and more flexible. For instance, instead of “Go to the gym five times a week,” try “Find ways to enjoy movement regularly.” This approach focuses on the journey, not perfection.
Pace Yourself for Sustainability: Big changes don’t happen overnight. Break intentions into small, manageable steps and celebrate every win along the way. For example, if you want to improve sleep hygiene, start by setting a consistent bedtime for a few days before overhauling your entire routine. Incremental progress builds momentum and avoids burnout.
Make Room for Flexibility: Life happens, and it’s okay to adapt. If your goal is to read one book a month but January gets hectic, aim for a chapter a week instead. Adjustments aren’t failures—they’re part of the journey. The more you get used to adjusting behaviour and mindset, the easier it’ll be to face life head-on.
A QUESTION?
How do you plan to set your intentions for 2025? Share your answer with us!
Last week we asked you, What’s the biggest challenge you face in creating a morning routine, and here’s what you all had to say:
Love and light,
The Social Therapist
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