For many of us, the new year is a time of reflection and possibility. We think about what we want to accomplish in the year ahead and make resolutions with every intent to keep them, but by the end of January, we might find that we’ve struggled to make a change.
Dr. Lilit Ayrapetyan, a licensed clinical psychologist, understands the weight that New Year’s holds and the difficulties people face when taking meaningful action towards their resolutions. “New Year’s Day isn’t just the first day of the year; it’s a powerful symbol of new beginnings and fresh starts,” she explains. The way you spend the first day of the year is crucial for creating momentum behind your goals: “Setting the tone for the year with intentional actions can significantly impact your motivation and outlook,” Dr. Ayrapetyan…