Blog 2026!
Resolutions: Growth Doesn’t Have a Deadline
Marcy Abramsky, LCSW
Teletherapy • Coaching
NYS
As I reflect on an article I was interviewed for a couple of years ago-“It’s a New Year… Stay Inspired to Grow All Year Long!”-one message continues to stand out.If you feel the need to make a change at any time, you can. Growth doesn’t require a calendar date.
For some people, the New Year brings a sense of motivation and momentum. If that timing works for you, go for it. But meaningful change shouldn’t feel pressured. When it does, it can be more elpful to approach goals in small, manageable increments throughout the year rather than all at once.
It’s also worth acknowledging that holiday energy
—and even end-of-year pricing-can be motivating. Sometimes external factors give us the push we need to begin.
Another way to view personal growth is as a fluid, evolving process. When we allow ourselves to grow gradually and respond to what we need in the moment, change becomes more sustainable.
We evolve not just in January, but whenever awareness and readiness show up.
Ultimately, resolutions, personal growth, and positive change follow the same path as any form of behavior modification: they take time, practice, and discipline. Progress isn’t about perfection-it’s about consistency and self-compassion along the way.
