Change

Change

Each year, things change—from the newest trends in fashion and home decor to small and large changes in our jobs, at home, in some of our friendships, and on the greatest scale, societal or government regulation changes. Many of these things impact us differently. Since the most recent pandemic, war, national unrest, or even a recent tragedy your family may have gone through (such as illness, severe weather, violence), we tend to look at things differently on the other side.

The most important thing to remember is who we are, and if we didn’t know, we do now. What shapes us into who we are is our character, our hardships, and how we face those challenges and move forward. More than ever, reality TV is perpetuating PTSD with shows like the final Squid Games (June 2025) and others that seem voluntary but make people completely vulnerable and captive. Our society of violence already provides that (through movies, books, and our never-ending supply of real-life mass shootings). I don’t mean to say that people haven’t come together and formed united fronts on this, but the burden is heavy. When you think of fashion or the color of your decor as being too much, stop thinking and enjoy the moment.

Perspective

The majority of my practice today centers around anxiety and continuous thoughts of worry. People of all ages have begun to get out of their heads and realize it is okay to get help during or shortly after the pandemic. Our teens today will never have the same life experiences as those of us who never had our schools shut down during their time to learn social skills and lay the groundwork for their academic future. We must allow for these differences but not excuse them; we have to teach what was not taught. In between, as young adults struggling in this world with uncertainty, I remind you that nothing has changed: illness, war, shootings, and hardship have always been there. It is how you choose to educate yourself, rise above, and shine beyond the pale that matters. Learning to utilize support and continue on is a way of life! You’ve got this!

Do not give in to fear. Expect it, control it, and live your life.

Self-Talk
Self-Talk / Mindset

Practice positive self-talk; treat yourself as though you believe in yourself. Be someone you would want to stay friends with. Once you treat yourself with respect, you’ll find forgiving yourself for small things you typically question to be trivial. Practice treating others with care. We never know what has happened in someone else’s world. Not everyone brings their personal life into each conversation. Knowing this, we need to respect people’s boundaries, bad days, and tough moments. Look a little deeper this year while at the same time feeling a bit lighter! Perspective can create a whole new mindset

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Welcome to 2025-2026

Marcy Abramsky, LCSW

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