You Don’t Need Big Resolutions—You Just Need to Keep Going

As the new year approaches, you might feel pressure to set goals, make resolutions, or reinvent yourself. But what if the most powerful thing you could do is keep going? At Sprout Therapy PDX, we believe that survival, healing, and small, steady steps are worth more than any dramatic reset. You don’t need to overhaul your life to be making progress.

Resolution Culture Can Be Harmful New Year’s culture often says:

• “Start fresh.”

• “Fix your flaws.”

• “Be more, do more, achieve more.”

But that mindset can:

• Reinforce shame around being “behind”

• Ignore chronic conditions, trauma, or survival mode

• Turn self-care into self-punishment

You’re not a project. You’re a person. And you’re already doing more than enough.

What If You Didn’t Try to Change Everything at Once? Instead of forcing a massive transformation, what if you:

• Noticed what’s already shifting

• Honored what you’ve survived

• Let your values—not pressure—guide your choices

• Gave yourself permission to rest, not just hustle

There’s nothing wrong with wanting growth—but it doesn’t have to come from shame.

Therapy Isn’t About Reinventing Yourself—It’s About Returning to Yourself Therapy can help you:

• Tune into what actually matters to you

• Make sustainable, values-aligned choices

• Break free from all-or-nothing thinking

• Move at a pace that honors your nervous system

You’re Already in Motion Whether you’re thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between, you’re not starting from scratch. You’ve already begun. You’ve been becoming. You’re still becoming.

Let this be the year you stop trying to prove your worth by changing everything. Let this be the year you trust that staying soft, steady, and true to yourself is enough.

Looking for support as you move into the new year? Sprout Therapy PDX offers affirming, trauma-informed care for people who want to grow without abandoning themselves. Reach out today to find a therapist who can walk with you.