Ah, the dawn of a new year! Time for fresh starts, lofty aspirations, and of course, the infamous New Year’s resolutions. While most people are pledging to hit the gym or finally conquer the art of meal prepping, psychologists have a unique set of resolutions to consider. After all, who better to navigate the labyrinth of the human mind than those who study it for a living?
The Shink-wrap Resolutions: A Therapist’s Guide to a Mind-Blowing New Year!
Ah, the dawn of a new year! Time for fresh starts, lofty aspirations, and of course, the infamous New Year’s resolutions. While most people are pledging to hit the gym or finally conquer the art of meal prepping, psychologists have a unique set of resolutions to consider. After all, who better to navigate the labyrinth of the human mind than those who study it for a living?
So, without further ado, here are some New Year’s resolutions tailored specifically for our favourite mind magicians – psychologists! (OH and if you can’t tell yet, this is meant to be fun!)
- Master the Art of Mind-Reading:
- “Resolution one: Finally unlock the secrets of telepathy. If I can’t do it by the end of the year, at least perfect the ‘I’m totally understanding your deepest thoughts right now’ facial expression.”
- Conduct a Self-Study on the Therapeutic Power of Puppies:
- “Resolution two: Explore the undeniable therapeutic benefits of introducing puppies into therapy sessions. Emotional support dogs, move aside; it’s time for emotional support puppies!”
- Perfect the Poker Face:
- “Resolution three: Develop an impeccable poker face. Because when a client says, ‘You won’t believe what happened last night,’ we need to be ready for anything – from alien abductions to impromptu interpretive dance performances.”
- Introduce Laughter Therapy:
- “Resolution four: Incorporate laughter therapy into sessions. Because sometimes, all we need is a good laugh to chase those psychological demons away. Knock-knock jokes, anyone?”
- Upgrade the Office Couch to a Time Machine:
- “Resolution five: Upgrade the office couch to a time machine. Imagine the breakthroughs we could achieve if clients could travel back and confront their childhood selves. Also, it might make waiting for that breakthrough a tad more interesting.”
- Embrace the Healing Power of Sarcasm:
- “Resolution six: Embrace sarcasm as a legitimate therapeutic tool. Because nothing says ‘breakthrough’ like a well-timed eye roll and a sarcastic comment. Trust me, it’s in the DSM-V somewhere.”
- Become Fluent in Emoji:
- “Resolution seven: Finally become fluent in emoji. Sometimes, a