New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- As every year comes to an end, the term 'resolution' becomes a buzzword filling party conversations, social media posts and journal feeds. Thoughts turn reflective as people assess the goals they set for themselves at the start of the year and analyse what was achieved, what was left wayside and what still feels unfinished. In this process of looking back, many tend to be rather unkind to themselves, often equating missed targets with failure.

This sense of inadequacy is quite normal, believe mental health specialists, as from a young age, most of us are conditioned to measure self-worth through goals and performance. Deepti Chandy, therapist & COO at the counselling association Anna Chandy & Associates, points out ...