It’s New Year’s Eve… And we have some short and simple reminders

You just heard the TV say “It’s Resolution Time…”

And you feel a little less than resolute.

Maybe you feel lost. Maybe you feel disappointed or discouraged.

2023 didn’t go the way you thought it would.

One of the things we recommend is starting small. Don’t feel like you need to overhaul everything with a resolution. Check out yesterday’s blog post for all kinds of details from our practice on how less is more when it comes to resolutions.

Pick one, pick when.

It can be that simple. Pick one thing you want to change (i.e. “I want to have a glass of water at 10am every day to stay more hydrated”) and pick when you want to change it (i.e. “starting tomorrow, consistently for a month”).

See how it goes! Add more small steps in, incrementally. It will likely have a ripple effect, both with your actions, and with your confidence.

Doing what we set out to do

When we do what we set out to do, our brain starts to view us as someone who does just that -> doing what we commit to. It builds pathways in our brain that give us motivation and an action-orientation to take positive action again.

So start simple this New Years. Don’t overcommit. Pick one, pick when, and encourage yourself when you accomplish it.

Need more support?

Ask a neighbor, colleague or family member to support you as you make small changes. Need more support? Consider one of our EMDR intensives, which can help you determine what you most want and need to change, and start the journey of changing it. As an EMDR therapist, I’d love to support you on your journey!

About the Author

Jillian Rainwater, LPC, is a seasoned psychotherapist in Michigan dedicated to facilitating transformative healing experiences. Since her practicum in 2004, Jill has built a rewarding career in coaching, consulting and psychotherapy, channeling her energy into guiding individuals towards resilience and relief.

Jill's expertise lies at the intersection of trauma recovery and anxiety treatment, specializing in two powerful modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP). With a deep commitment to both efficiency and long-term effectiveness in the therapeutic process, Jill believes in providing clients with not just healing but a journey that is tailored, impactful, and, above all, transformative.

Having witnessed the profound effects of anxiety and PTSD on individuals' lives, Jill’s career has been marked by a continuous quest for innovative and effective therapeutic approaches. EMDR, with its evidence-backed reprocessing techniques, and EFP, harnessing the power of human-animal connection, both reflect Jill's dedication to holistic healing. She also utilizes CBT and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients with issues such as depression, binge eating, low self-esteem, parenting, life transitions, career challenges, gender identity, seasonal affective disorder, grief and loss.

Jill's therapeutic philosophy is centered on making relief accessible in the most efficient and meaningful ways possible. Clients working with her find a compassionate guide, a skilled practitioner, and a partner in their journey toward wholeness. As Jill continues to evolve in her practice, her focus remains unwavering: to help individuals not just survive but thrive, reclaiming their lives in the most impactful and efficient manner possible.