DM Therapy Services Blog
Before I was a therapist, I was a journalist. I have always enjoyed writing, as there is a level of authenticity in it that is hard to communicate verbally. This blog is here to provide insight, information, and resources related to mental health and well-being.
These articles and ramblings do not constitute therapy and are for educational and informational purposes only. A more detailed disclaimer can be found here.
Think SMARTer, Not Harder
Anyone who has worked on a project of any kind knows how stressful it can be. There can be so many moving parts, and it can be overwhelming to envision the final product before you have even begun working. Moreover, it is understandably stressful to add creating goals to your already long to-do list. One strategy for creating these goals is SMART goal-setting. Read more to learn what SMART goals are, how to make them, and in what circumstances they may (or may not) be useful.
My 2026 New Year’s Resolution Bingo Card
Happy 2026! To kickstart the year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. However, we often abandon these resolutions by February. Due to the overwhelm of resolutions and the fleeting nature of motivation, I make New Year’s resolution bingo cards with micro goals each year. The ‘micro’ nature of the goals combats the overwhelm, and the bingo format gamifies the resolutions enough to keep me motivated to complete them. Read more for a blank copy of the bingo card and some tips for creating micro-goals to seize the new year.
Reflecting on My 2025 Bingo Card
It’s almost the end of 2025, so it’s about time to dig my 2025 bingo card out of my junk drawer to see how much of it I’ve accomplished. Read more to learn about micro goals and witness me reflect on my own 2025 micro goals.