This year has truly flown by!

It seems I say that every year, but every year feels even faster than the one that came before it. The start of 2023 felt like rush hour traffic. It was at a dead stop and things weren’t moving along. However, as the year progressed, it felt like the world just hit the fast forward button.

We’ve already passed two of the three major holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving. The most festive season of the year is quickly upon us, which also means the New Year is only a few short weeks away.

Clients often discuss their New Year’s resolutions with me. Whether that means shedding some pounds, quitting a bad habit or trying to become financially sound, there is an energy around starting over every year. Unfortunately, for most people, those resolutions are quickly thrown out the window within the first month. Others simply opt out of setting those goals as they’ve recognized they aren’t great at holding themselves accountable.

Whichever side of the fence you fall on, one thing is certain: A new year will be here soon, and we can use this as an opportunity to make some lifestyle changes. The clinicians at Northern Lights Therapy think the universal resolution for 2024 should be “time to focus on you more.” This can come in many forms, but simply being more present in the moment and enjoying all the wonderful things life can offer.

Instead of getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of the rat wheel we find ourselves in, we want to bring back to simple aspects of life. Spending quality time with family. Getting outdoors more and being surrounded by nature. Stop spending money on things that only fill a temporary void but instead, try to help others struggling around us. Simply finding the joy in the little things that we used to love as a kid.

Let’s start 2024 going down the same path of living in the moment and focusing on the good that surrounds us.

The December edition of InMaricopa Magazine is in Maricopa mailboxes and available online.