Resolution, Revolution & Counselling

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Resolution, Revolution Counselling
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• The decision to make some New Year resolutions
  has a very familiar ring. Many of us may decide
  around this time in January that this is going to
  be the New Year when things are will be
  different. 2013 is to be the year when.and it
  is then just a case of filling in the details to
  suit each individual situation! For some, the
  desired change may be the cessation of a awkward
  habit, from smoking to excess eating or to
  limiting the hours spent on Facebook whereas for
  others the resolution might be to start a new
  initiative, perhaps taking more exercise or
  actually contacting that long lost friend.

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• It may be however that for the ambitious few,
  the New Year will be a time for fundamental
  change and for revolution rather than resolution.
  If there is a sense of disillusionment with life
  as it is or if there is a concern around
  potential not fulfilled and of opportunities
  slipping away through lack of motivation, some
  may be hovering on the edge of insurrection and
  contemplating outright revolution in their life.
  Enough is enough and the time for major change is
  now.

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• Although that suggestive piece of writing may be
  focused on seduction rather than on more general
  motivation, his call to action rather than
  perpetual delay is still one which we can embrace
  whatever the specific driver behind our desire
  for change.
• Perhaps for some people, resolutions may be
  easier and safer to follow than revolution.
  Nevertheless whichever approach is being
  considered, there are likely to be challenges
  ahead. Whenever we are trying to make changes and
  break habits or develop positive new practices,
  some additional support may be useful
  particularly when the going gets tough. If
  someone else is aware of what we are trying to
  do, her or his support and encouragement can help
  to sustain us when our fervor for the change
  slips or when unexpected obstacles arise and our
  resolve weakens.

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• Many people may find it easy to talk with
  friends, partners or colleagues about the changes
  they wish to make. Sometimes however that may not
  be possible particularly if there is concern
  about how that individual may react or if the
  listener no matter how good a friend, simply does
  not understand. In those circumstances it may be
  useful to consider talking with someone outside
  of our usual network.
• Counsellors and therapists can provide that
  support. The common expectation of therapy is
  that this is something to turn to when
  individuals are struggling with some difficult
  emotional challenges. A therapist or counsellor
  can however also be a useful person to sit
  alongside you when things may be going well but
  when a new course in life is being plotted. To
  learn more about counselling, visit Basingstoke
  Counselling website.