The pressure of good resolutions in spring: how do you stay kind to yourself?

🌼 The pressure of good resolutions in spring: how do you stay kind to yourself?

Spring is the season of renewal. That of blossoming flowers, of the days that are getting longer, and... of new resolutions. While January marks the start of a new year, April-May is often seen as A second start, a “new chance to succeed”.

But be careful with the invisible pressure that accompanies these periods of renewal : it can quickly become a poison for our mental well-being. Have you decided to exercise more, to eat healthier, to review your priorities, to be a better version of yourself? What if you started with be more kind to yourself ? 💛

📊 Why is spring rekindling our ambitions?

It is no coincidence that gyms register a second wave of registrations in the spring. The return of sunny days acts as a catalyst: we project ourselves, we want to change, we feel the need To take back control after an often slower and introspective winter.

Social networks amplify this phenomenon: between “spring resets”, “30-day challenges” or “summer bodies”, it is difficult not to compare yourself. And from there, a pressure arises: that To have to succeed in something, of To transform, or of correct your “mistakes” at the beginning of the year.

But is it really healthy?

🧠 What psychologists say

Studies in behavioral psychology show that periods of renewal (New Year, new year, spring...) stimulate motivation In the short term.

But that motivation is not always aligned with our deep needs. She is often dictated by external injunctions (weight, performance, productivity...) rather than by a real desire for well-being.

The more vague or unrealistic goals you set, the more likely you are to give up and feel guilty afterwards.

⚖️ Resolution or injunction? 3 warning signs

Before setting a new resolution, ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. Am I doing it for myself or to please others?
2. Does this goal motivate me or stress me out?
3. Do I have the resources (time, energy, support) to do this?

If you answer “no” to any of these questions, maybe you are giving in to a disguised injunction.

🌸 4 techniques to stay kind to yourself

1. Rephrase your resolutions into positive actions

👉 Instead of “I need to lose 2 kg”, say “I want to take care of my body every day”.

Psychologists recommend adopting “approach” rather than “avoidance” resolutions. This increases motivation and prevents the feeling of failure.

2. Adopt the SMART method... but gentle

Transform your ambitions into specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound goals. But also leave The room for the unexpected and for breaks. If you skip a yoga session, it's not “missing your goal”: it's Listen to your rhythm.

3. Celebrate micro wins 🎉

Every small step counts. Instead of waiting for the “big change”, Write down your daily successes : taking 10 minutes to breathe, refusing an abusive workload, or simply spending a day without criticizing yourself.

These small actions build self-esteem.

4. Use MindDay to take stock

📱 The MindDay app accompanies you with:

• One Emotional tracking
• Of self-therapy sessions And of Journaling
• Of programs like “Taking Care of Myself” or “Building My Self-Esteem”

➡️ Download MindDay here to adopt a gentle and caring routine 💆 ‍ ♀️

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💬 The final word: What if this time, you did... nothing?

Sometimes The best goal is not to have any. To not set a challenge, but simply to listen to each other, day after day. Spring is a season of openness, not an obligation to change.

Be kind to yourself 🌿

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