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CONGRATULATIONS YOU DID IT! Mental Health: Written by: Caleb Thomas, M.A. LMHC Hello Urban Experience Readers, If you’re reading this article that means you made it, to the end of 2023. Praise Jesus! Did you have a perfect year probably not; however, you can look back at the year and be Thankful you made it to the last month of the year. Some people didn’t make it this far; however, you did, and you have a lot to be grateful for. You may not have accomplished all your goals, yet you can be grateful for the ones you did accomplish. Don’t be too hard on yourself, just keep working on the ones you have not completed. Take some time to reflect on your accomplishments this year, no matter how big or small and I want to say Congratulations! Congratulations for losing those 5 pounds. Congratulations on going back to school; for completing your High School diploma/G.E.D., starting college or other educational tracks. Congratulations for starting rehab and taking a step in the right direction to get off the drugs and alcohol, or pornography. Congratulations for reconnecting with your son (s) or daughter (s). Congratulations for getting out of that unhealthy and abusive relationship. Congratulations on getting married. Congratulations on your podcast and starting your YouTube channel. Congratulations on starting that new business. I’m looking forward to your business growing and remember God’s word tells us He can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us. Remember there is more to come, and the best is yet to come. So, Congratulations on starting therapy and not giving up on yourself, Congratulations for fighting for your marriage and for your family. Congratulations for accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior and surrendering your life totally and completely to His will and His ways. Congratulations on starting a new job. Congratulations on your new promotion. If no one else has told you, I’m telling you Congratulations! Don’t give up on your hopes and dreams, all things are possible for those who believe. You only need faith the size of a mustard seed, and that is small, so don’t sweat it. God’s word tells us faith without works is dead and works without faith is dead, so just remember it takes both. Please take a moment to celebrate your win, the Bible tells us don’t despise the day of small beginnings and realize we all must start somewhere. Thomas & Associates is all about your success in every area of your life including your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. We are excited to see you fulfill all the plans and purposes God has for you which including all your goals and dreams. We are not ignoring the facts of life, which can be very difficult for many people. Ending a year and starting a new year for many is not full of cheers and Happy New Year. This is a time many people

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