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The start of a new year often brings pressure: lists of resolutions, lofty goals, and a sense that if we don’t change everything at once, we’ve failed. But what if there was another way? What if instead of resolutions, we focused on intention, reflection, and small, meaningful actions that actually stick?

We often wait for a "big enough reason" to begin therapy. A crisis. A relationship falling apart. Anxiety that won't go away. But the truth is: therapy isn’t just for the hard moments — it’s also a powerful space for growth, clarity, and healing. If you've been wondering whether now is the time to start therapy, here are a few gentle signs that you may be ready to take that step. 1. You’re feeling stuck — and not sure why. You might be going through the motions, but something