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The new year brings with it hope, but also fresh worries, too.
What will this new year look like?
How will my kids do in school when there are whispers of distance learning starting up again?
When will things truly feel like they’re back to normal instead of a watered-down version of the way things used to be?
Will I be enough for my kids?
Will this be the year I truly start taking care of myself?
How will I get everything done?
Things may feel pretty uncertain right now, but what we can do is focus on the inner world of mental health. Today, let’s talk through a few goals we might carry into the new year to bolster us as parents and people:
Do something that makes you feel cared for every day.
Mental Health Goal 2: Create a safe space in your home.
Grab some figurative caution tape and declare a spot (or a whole room!) in your home completely off-limits.
Mental Health Goal 3: Establish a rest-time routine.
Everybody needs a little time away, now more than ever. Choose a specific time of day and call it rest time for all ages Our hope is you’ll find a few doable mental health goals you can latch onto for the coming year. After all, we’re better parents to our kids when we take care of ourselves.