As 2015 comes to a close I thought I would take the opportunity to wish you all the very best for the year to come. As you reflect on the year past I hope you’ll remember times of growth, fun and connection.
The year for my work was a time of change. Starting my own practice, Foundation Psychology, moving to the new location in Balwyn and taking up a part time lectureship at Monash University’s School of Psychological Science.
As 2016 comes upon us I hope you’ll take the opportunity to reorient yourself to what matters most in your life. Here are three suggestions:
1. Write it down
I know new years resolutions are a bit cliché, but the evidence is clear; people who write down specific goals for their personal life are happier than those that don’t have goals or those who don’t write them down (click here for the research).
2. Know self-sabotage
There are always things that can get in the way of us having what we truly want and one of the most formidable obstacles is self-sabotage. Here is a neat video that explains this powerful unconscious obstacle to personal satisfaction.
3. Prioritise personal connection
And if you’re a bit stuck and don’t know what to prioritise in 2016, my suggestion is to prioritise cultivating rewarding relationships. In fact, one of the world’s longest research studies has unequivocally shown that relationships are the key to happiness and health. Here is a fantastic TedTalk lecture on the topic.