12 ways to feel better in 2023, one month at a time

Instead of crumbling under the pressure of a singular, nebulous new year’s resolution to exercise more or eat healthier try reflecting on smaller goals that could help you feel better throughout the year. “People come in and they’re always like, ‘I don’t know if I’m being successful,’” Williams says. How do you know if you’ve gotten to your goal if you don’t know what your goal is?’ Then I ask them to use all of their senses: What does it look like, feel like, smell like, taste like?” She adds, “You’ve got to start at the end and kind of work your way back into it.” February: Romanticize your daily life — even the small moments Whether or not you’ll have a Valentine’s Day date, block out the lovers’ month to prioritize self-love. By doing this, “You get these things done, you’re in community, somebody is holding you accountable, you’ve taken care of other people and your mind,” Williams says. “It’s really important to ask ourselves, ‘What kind of friend am I?’ and then, ‘What kind of friend do I want?’ So that way we can deepen our connections with our friends by being thoughtful about them because it’s a two-way street.” For those who struggle to make new friends, Panta recommends communicating your needs early on to let the other person know your social limits.