HARLEY STREET PRACTITIONER ADVOCATES FOR A GENTLER APPROACH TO NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
As the year comes to a close, the familiar phrase “new year, new me” starts to make its rounds, promising a fresh start and a better version of ourselves. But according to renowned hypnotherapist Malminder Gill, this mantra may be more of an illusion than a catalyst for true change.
Gill, also known as “London’s Fairy Godmother” and the go-to therapist for celebrities, believes that the pressure to transform ourselves with drastic resolutions can often lead to feelings of failure and defeat. She explains, “The pressure to overhaul ourselves with big change can become paralysing. These grand resolutions often feel like an impossible leap, leading many to abandon their goals before they even get started.”
Instead, Gill advocates for a gentler approach to New Year’s resolutions, suggesting that we embrace the mantra “new year, same old me.” This shift in mindset encourages individuals to focus on small, sustainable changes that respect their current selves and busy lives, rather than striving for drastic transformations.
For example, instead of committing to going to the gym five days a week, Gill suggests aiming to do 10 squats a day while the kettle boils. Or, instead of taking on a new project with overwhelming pressure to complete it quickly, she recommends spending just 15 minutes a day on it.
Gill believes that these small, incremental improvements can lead to profound transformations over time. She explains, “Our ‘same old me’s’ are more than enough. Instead of daunting resolutions to try and reinvent ourselves, let’s celebrate who we are now and our continuous journey of self-improvement.”
As the New Year approaches, Gill encourages individuals to shift their narrative and focus on self-care and self-acceptance. She says, “Let’s toss out the New Year’s resolutions and instead proclaim ‘new year, same old me’ as the ultimate act of self-care.”
In addition to her personalised support, Gill offers crisis management services around the world, providing compassionate, discreet, in-home visits whenever needed. She is dedicated to helping clients unlock their potential, pursue their passions, and improve their mental health.
For more information on Malminder Gill and her services, please visit https://malmindergill.com/.
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