Things to leave behind in 2023: Therapist shares tips

This is the time to plan new beginnings. As this year comes to an end and another year begins, this is that time of the year when people make new resolutions to meet the goals for the new year. They leave behind the difficult emotions and troubling memories and embrace hope for the upcoming year. Therapist Maythal Eshaghian shared a few things that we must leave behind in 2023.(Unsplash) We should stop seeking validation from others.

We need to be more confident and accepting about who we are and be happy with ourselves. (Unsplash) Harsh self criticism and constant comparison with others can lower our self confidence. We should trust our abilities. (Unsplash) We need to stop people pleasing behaviours and instead make ourselves and our needs a priority.

(Unsplash) It is not important to be busy or productive all the time. Sometimes, all we need is to pause and have a break. (Unsplash) We should stop pretending to be okay when we are not. It's important to take a stand and express our emotions. (Unsplash).