Shift your Mental Wellness this January
January is Mental Wellness Month—a time dedicated to identifying and incorporating daily practices that support and strengthen your mental well-being.
This month emphasizes small, realistic shifts that are easy to implement yet create meaningful impact. As many people set resolutions and aim for a “fresh start” in the New Year, Mental Wellness Month encourages a different approach: instead of drastic changes, focus on simple, sustainable lifestyle adjustments that support your mental health and help you feel balanced throughout the year.
Here’s how you can take part in Mental Wellness Month with Broward Therapists so that you can start the year off more grounded and centered than before.
Why is Mental Wellness Month in January?
January marks a natural shift in our minds and calendars, a moment to pause, reflect and make changes to honor ourselves and our mental health, especially following the holidays. With Mental Wellness Month falling in January, you can settle back into your normal schedules and routines while making small, yet powerful, changes to better your mental well-being.
Why are small changes important to mental health?
Small shifts can make a meaningful difference in our lives. Our minds naturally resist major overhauls, which is why gradual, intentional steps toward better mental health often lead to lasting impact.
Small changes to prioritize your mental health this month (and all year)
These simple practices are examples of changes you can add to your routine during Mental Wellness Month that can help you feel more grounded, connected and supported:
Create grounding rituals: Take three deep breaths, close your eyes and count to 10 or do a few deep stretches, anything to settle your mind and bring you back to the present.
Focus on connection: Go on a walk with a friend or reach out to a family member you haven’t spoken to recently. Connection is one of the best ways to support mental health.
Set boundaries: Turning off your work notifications, learning to say no, sticking to a morning or night routine or building in breaks between meetings are all boundaries you can add to protect your time, peace and energy.
Adding in more movement: Whether it’s a walk, a nice stretch or even just a quick 5-minute sweat session, adding in movement can improve your mood, help your sleep schedule and energy levels.
Reduce screen time: Delete apps that drain you, set time limits so you don’t doomscroll or start charging your phone in a different room.
Finding restorative activities: Find an activity that fills up your cup and leaves you feeling energized and rejuvenated, whether that’s meditating, painting, reading or baking.
Talking to a therapist: Having a therapist means one more person in your corner who can offer support, guidance and be a listening ear when you need one.
Mental Wellness Month with Broward Therapists:
At Broward Therapists, we recognize that mental wellness is an essential part of overall health, impacting how individuals manage stress, relationships, work and daily life.
Throughout Mental Wellness Month, Broward Therapists is committed to promoting education, reducing stigma and encouraging individuals to prioritize their mental health through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. By creating a supportive space for growth and healing, Broward Therapists helps individuals take meaningful steps toward long-term emotional wellness.