ENVISION THIS UPCOMING YEAR

As we wrap up this year, the holiday season continues to bring a great deal of stress. Christmas gift shopping, meal planning, traveling, managing family logistics ("Are they coming to our house or are we going to theirs?"), and all of this while still having to work. There’s a lot happening this holiday season, both joyful and stressful.

I encourage you to make this upcoming year count. Although it seems that time is flying by quickly, now is the perfect opportunity to envision what next year is going to look like. Thinking about 2023, where do you see yourself individually and what kind of person do you want to become?

Maybe this is the year you reach out and seek help individually or it’s a year to heal from past trauma and be the best version of yourself. Maybe it’s working on yourself physically, working on finances, or your relationship.

I would encourage you to do this individually as well as with your partner. To take some time together to envision what this year is going to look like. Make sure you’re both on the same page, you know exactly where you want to be, and that you're able to communicate and talk about these important things so that you can make this upcoming year the best year that you can have!

I know it may be hard to think “Where do we even begin?” or "How do I have a conversation with my significant other? It’s been years since we've done that." Still, remember that there is hope. You are not lost and you are not alone. There is always help to be found if you are willing to ask for it. That's where we come in! Feel free to reach out if you need help with any of this.

Click on the link (bottom) to watch our latest video on this full topic in detail, with our Gottman-Trained therapist at Couples Counseling ATL, Jessica Hart, where she explains everything in detail.

Finally, stay tuned these next couple of weeks to learn more about different upcoming topics!