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Northborough social worker urges ‘reset’ and SMART goals to protect mental health
Summary
Caitlin Mitchell of Northborough Health and Human Services told a Town webinar to reframe New Year’s resolutions as realistic ‘resets,’ use SMART goals, build social supports, and use local crisis resources when needed.
Caitlin Mitchell, a social worker with Town of Northborough Health and Human Services, told a January Lunch and Learn audience that reframing New Year’s resolutions as a “reset” can reduce pressure and protect mental health.
“Reset is basically the evaluation of one’s habits, lifestyle, and mindset,” Mitchell said, urging realistic, time‑bound goals instead of broad New Year promises. She recommended using the SMART framework — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,…
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