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Local psychotherapist on keeping New Year—s resolutions: aim small, measure progress
Summary
On the En Sinton—fa program, psychotherapist Gaby Romo recommended making realistic, time-bound goals, pairing new habits with existing routines, practicing daily gratitude, and avoiding self-sabotaging negative self-talk to protect mental health in 2026.
On a Spanish-language community radio program, psychotherapist Gaby Romo told listeners that New Year—s resolutions are more likely to succeed if they are realistic, measurable and tied to existing routines. "Tenemos que tener metas realistas, metas que podamos medir, metas que realmente est—n definidas en un tiempo para que la podamos revisar y hacer ajustes si son necesarios," Romo said.
Romo advised listeners to attach a new habit to a current activity (for example, practicing a language while having breakfast) and to track progress over the full 12 months rather than abandoning goals after an early setback. She also urged catching negative self-talk early and redirecting mental energy toward controllable aspects of life.
On social media and youth mental health, Romo warned that early platform access can increase risks of depression, anxiety and body-image problems. She recommended parental monitoring, account privacy settings and limiting screen time, especially before sleep.
Romo stressed that when symptoms substantially interfere with daily life—s functioning (panic attacks, persistent insomnia, severe anxiety or depression), professional help is appropriate and available.
