Goochland Powhatan Community Services wants you to know,
we can help you create choices that influences your quality of life this year.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness wants you to know that:
What wellness means and what we focus on varies from person to person. Yet it is useful to think about practical ways we can improve our wellness in each dimension. Here are several examples.
EMOTIONAL—Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
Be aware of and listen to your feelings.
Express your feelings to people you trust.
FINANCIAL—Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
Be thoughtful and creative about your budgeting and spending.
As needed, meet with financial professionals who provide free or low-cost services for guidance.
SOCIAL—Developing a sense of connection, belonging, a well-developed support system
Make at least one social connection per day by calling, e-mailing, or visiting someone.
Get active in a support group.
SPIRITUAL—Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life
Make time for practices that enhance your sense of connection to self, nature, and others.
Take time to discover what values, principles, and beliefs are most important to you.
OCCUPATIONAL—Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived through one’s work
Work toward a career in a field you are passionate about or a volunteer activity that has meaning for you.
Communicate with your supervisor regularly and get support when needed.
PHYSICAL—Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition
Take the stairs instead of the elevator; replace driving with walking or bicycling when possible.
Get enough sleep—your body needs it to rejuvenate and stay well!
INTELLECTUAL—Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
Research a topic that interests you and share what you learned with others.
Find creative outlets that stimulate your mind and sense of curiosity.
ENVIRONMENTAL—Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
Appreciate nature and the beauty that surrounds you.
Having a New Year’s resolution can be easy for some and difficult for others, especially when it comes to keeping motivation on those not so easy changes. If you are finding your self stuck on what type of goal you want to keep this year, remember to be SMART.
SPECIFIC: In order to find out whether the goal you have is specific, ask yourself what is the outcome you desire? And what intentional steps will you take to accomplish this goal?
MEASUREABLE: All goals should have a way to track your progress. When we are working on something difficult and we don’t see progress it may lead us to feel frustrated, hopeless and defeated. Having a measurable goal will help you stay on track and check in on your progress. Question to ask yourself would be, how can I measure change?
Action-Oriented/Achievable: Question to ask yourself, Do I have the resources necessary to achieve my goal? Is it a reasonable goal? For example, if my goal is to attend therapy once every week during my lunch break, but sometimes work is so busy that I don’t get a lunch break. Is that a realistic goal for your to have?
Relevant: Ask yourself, does this goal matter to you? Is it going to improve your life?
Time-bound: Ask yourself what’s the deadline for this goal? Am I starting it today or next week?
Remember having a plan, seeking out help from others, and being kind to yourself are not just tools for the holiday, but everyday. If you or someone you know is seeking additional support Mental Health and Substance Use treatment (therapy, mobile crisis, crisis stabilization units) is available. If you are looking for more information about our services in Goochland and Powhatan, please contact our main office at 804-598-2200 or 804-556-5400, or visit our Same Day Access Website: https://gpcsb.org/same-day-access/
Whatever you goal you decide to achieve this year, know that you are not alone and Goochland Powhatan Community Services Board is here to help you stay connected in 2024 and beyond.
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