So here we are, another year has passed and some of us are happy to see the back of 2021 while others leave what, for them, was a good year.
Our experiences and expectations vary just like our thoughts do around life in general.
What are your expectations for 2022? Have you set any goals? Made plans? Do you feel motivated?
The one thing I know is that plans and goals can be great and helpful to make, however, flexibility and resilience are really important to have. Life is rarely totally predictable and things don’t always go smoothly.
How good are you at handling life when it doesn’t go your way? Do you feel prepared and able to deal with whatever life throws at you?
Many of us feel like we can handle life and have had to deal with many ups and downs. We feel confident in our ability to cope and know which coping skills work for us. This can change at times depending on the hurdle so what can we do to help ourselves?
Looking back at life and the people I have encountered in my job as a counsellor and life coach, I have learnt that connection with others around us is key to helping people cope with difficulties and hardship. Alone is NOT strong despite the old saying. Having people around us who know us, love and support us can give us strength and the will to carry on.
The most important thing is to feel safe in the knowledge that someone has your back and you have someone else’s. To help and support someone is also a way to feel better and more confident so it’s a win win situation.
Now that is a great goal to have! Be there for your friends and family, reach out regularly and let them know you care and that you are there for them. A quick text message can make a huge difference to someone who is feeling low at that moment.
We wish you a healthy, prosperous and resilient 2022!
