September always feels more like the beginning of the year for me than January 1st ever does. It’s probably left over from school days, when everything from crayons to clothing to textbooks was fresh and new for the new academic year.
As a result, this is the time of year when I try out new things, usually related to self care or continuing education. And although I don’t make new year’s resolutions, the things I choose to take on and add to my world feel seem like promises to myself. Many of my friends and colleagues feel the same way, and perhaps you do, too.
One promise my clients make to themselves at this time of year is the decision to pursue neurofeedback training. This self-care promise has a rhythm that feels like a new year’s resolution, because I experience spikes in calls throughout the month of September, just as I do during the first two weeks of January. People are toying with whether they want to make a commitment to personal improvement, and because it’s a commitment that lasts longer than an actual new year’s resolution, it requires some forethought. I find that those who call me think they want change but are not quite sure about what they could be getting themselves into if they make such a commitment. That’s understandable and is probably in part because neurofeedback and the research that backs it still isn’t that well known.
If you’re toying with the idea of trying out neurofeedback for yourself or a loved one as part of your new year, give me a call. I offer free consultations that allow you to meet me, discuss how neurofeedback works (and, just as importantly, what it doesn’t do), and what brain training might mean in your life. I think it’s valuable to educate yourself before you make a decision. In addition, taking steps toward personal improvement is a great way to start a new year.