5 Trauma-Informed Resolutions

As the calendar turns, it’s easy to feel pressured by messages about “self-improvement” that focus on weight loss, productivity hacks, and pushing harder. But for survivors of trauma, these messages can feel overwhelming—or completely out of sync with where they are in their healing journey.

At Christina’s Courage, we believe that growth looks different for everyone. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do in the new year is be gentle with yourself.

Here are five resolutions rooted in compassion, not perfection. You don’t have to do them all—and they aren’t tied to a to-do list. These are simply gentle invitations to reconnect with your own needs, boundaries, and healing.

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1. Say No Without Guilt

You are allowed to set boundaries.
You are allowed to change your mind.
You don’t have to explain, justify, or apologize.

Whether it’s declining a social invite, ending a draining conversation, or turning down extra responsibilities—your “no” is a complete sentence. This year, give yourself permission to protect your peace without guilt.

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2. Listen to Your Body

Trauma often teaches us to disconnect from our bodies—to override pain, push through exhaustion, or ignore warning signs. One resolution for 2026? Begin rebuilding that relationship.

• Notice when you’re tired, and let rest be enough
• Eat when you’re hungry—not when the clock says so
• Move in ways that feel good, not punishing

Tuning in, instead of tuning out, can be a quiet act of healing.

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3. Believe Yourself First

If you feel unsafe, you don’t need proof to validate your fear.
If you feel uneasy, you don’t need permission to step away.
If something doesn’t sit right—trust yourself.

Survivors are often gaslit by society, systems, and even loved ones. Let this be the year you stop second-guessing your own wisdom. You are your own safest guide.

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4. Stop Measuring Your Worth by Your Productivity

You are not your to-do list.
You are not behind.
You are not broken.

Rest is productive. Boundaries are productive. Saying “this is enough for today” is productive. Healing doesn’t follow a schedule—and your worth doesn’t require proof.

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5. Ask for Support When You Need It

Whether it’s texting a friend, starting therapy, or calling our hotline—you never have to carry it alone.

There is strength in asking for help.
There is courage in saying “I’m not okay.”
There is power in being seen.

At Christina’s Courage, we’re here for you—always. Whether it’s been days or decades since a trauma occurred, you are welcome here, just as you are.

📞 Need support?

24/7 Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-888-956-7273‍

24/7 National Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-4673‍

Therapist Line (Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM): 305-619-9155

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💙 A Final Word

Your healing doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.
Your growth doesn’t need a deadline.
Your body, your pace, your power—your year.

Here’s to a 2026 rooted in softness, safety, and self-trust. You deserve it.