In the practical section of this month’s blog, I encouraged you to take some time to consider the following areas of health: emotional health, social health, physical health, spiritual health, intellectual health, environmental health, occupational health and financial health. I hope you were able to identify not only areas that need improvement, but areas in your life where you feel like you are doing well.

For me, trying to excel in 8 different areas of health at the same time seems daunting at first; however, if I consider small goals, this task seems much more achievable. I am going to simply try and make one small goal for each category. For example, for social, I may plan to meet up with a friend once a month. For intellectual, I might make a list of books I want to read in 2026 and then purchase them. For environmental, I might deep clean my car. You get the idea.

Another thing I like to do at the end of each year or the beginning of a new one is write down a list of accomplishments. You can do this for each of the 8 health categories. My guess is that even if small you can find something positive that happened in 2025 in each category; however, if not, that is okay to. Practice self-compassion and make a small and hopefully achievable goal for 2026.

Then, when next year comes around, do this all over again. Don’t get discouraged. A mentor of mine used to tell me that achieving balance in all life areas was the most difficult and most important goal. They told me I would never achieve it, but to always strive for it. This would be my charge for you as well.  Do the best you can—always trying to excel equally in all areas. 

I am a therapist, but I would argue that if your mental health is suffering, most likely all other categories of health are, too. Our experienced and licensed mental health counselors would be honored to walk alongside you as you work on your mental health. We have the training and expertise to help you achieve better mental health in 2026. Please contact Life Enhancement Counseling Services today at 407-443-8862 to schedule an appointment.