The Right to Be Close to Ourselves – Reflections for This Season

Festive Season – December 2024

As the end of the year approaches, we’re often met with subtle reminders of how things “should” be – joyful, celebratory, and picture-perfect. It’s easy to get caught up in this idea, but sometimes, reality looks a little different. Instead of grand changes or perfect moments, it’s the small, steady steps that matter most.

At Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy, we believe that small steps count. You have the right to feel exactly as you do. You have the right to make this time of year meaningful for you in small, intentional ways. It’s not about doing it all at once — it’s about small moments of peace, quiet reflection, and self-compassion.

This blog is here to remind you of one essential truth: You have the right to be close to yourself, one small step at a time.

We Have the Right to Feel What We Feel

Sometimes, we think that the only way to “feel better” is through big, dramatic changes. But the truth is, small steps matter. We have the right to a beautiful time during this season, even if that beauty comes in small, quiet moments. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t have to meet anyone’s expectations, and it certainly doesn’t have to be constant.

You have the right to pause. You have the right to notice the little things – a deep breath, a warm drink, or a single moment of calm. These moments might seem small, but they carry great meaning.

Small Things We Have the Right To (Moments of Power)

We often think we need “big wins” to feel successful or worthy. But the truth is, it’s the little steps and small wins that build up over time. Here are some of the small, but mighty, rights we all have:

The right to self-compassion – even if it’s just one kind word to yourself today.
The right to notice small, simple moments – like the sun coming through the window or the sound of a favourite song.
The right to be present, here and now – for just one breath, one moment, without chasing after “what’s next.”
The right to observe, reflect, and notice – to pause and see what’s really happening around you.
The right to rest, even for 10 minutes – rest doesn’t have to be long to be powerful.
The right to make small, quiet choices – like saying no, stepping away, or allowing yourself to pause.

Small steps are what we focus on at Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy. Instead of rushing toward a “perfect” life, we practice gentle, consistent changes. It’s not about fixing everything at once – it’s about seeing the small wins that move us forward.

When “Small Steps” Are Enough

There is so much pressure at this time of year to “do more,” “be happy,” and “celebrate big.” But sometimes, that pressure creates stress instead of joy. What if, instead of chasing “big happiness,” we embraced small moments of peace?

Here are some small, but powerful, reminders for the season:

If it’s difficult for us – we have the right to slow down.
If we don’t celebrate the holidays – we have the right to choose something different.
If we feel lonely – we have the right to acknowledge it.
If we celebrate in our own way – we have the right to honour it.
If we are working and not celebrating – we have the right to focus on what matters to us.
If we long for silence – we have the right to find it, even in small moments.
If we are caring for someone who is ill – we have the right to small moments of self-care.
If we are grieving – we have the right to feel that grief, moment by moment.
If we are in the hospital – we have the right to moments of self-compassion and patience.

At Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy, we don’t focus on “fixing” all these situations. Instead, we focus on small, meaningful shifts – recognizing your experience, allowing feelings to exist, and learning how to support yourself through small actions. One moment, one breath, one step.

Our Journey Isn’t Measured by Big Changes

There’s a common idea that “growth” has to be big and bold. But most real growth happens in small, quiet steps that may seem insignificant at first. Progress is often unseen – like roots growing underground – but it’s there.

We don’t have to explain our path to anyone. We have the right to take things step by step, even if it looks slower than others expect. Every step forward matters. Every rest matters too.

Sometimes, our journey feels slow, but every small moment counts. Sometimes, we feel like travellers who pause to rest. And guess what? Even on the longest journey, there are rest stops – and we have the right to use them.

At Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy, we help people build their journey step by step. No quick fixes, no grand gestures – just small, steady growth. We help you find balance, trust your process, and remember that rest is part of the journey too.

Small Steps We Often Forget

We often forget that small actions have power. Here are some of the small steps you have the right to take, right now:

The right to listen to yourself – and believe what you hear.
The right to pause and reflect – even if it’s only for 30 seconds.
The right to be here and now – for just one breath at a time.
The right to change your mind – because growth is not linear.
The right to not know everything – you don’t need all the answers to move forward.
The right to set aside expectations – especially the ones that don’t serve you.

These aren’t “life-changing” actions, but they are life-shaping ones. These are the kinds of steps that create long-term change, one moment at a time.

Small Wishes for This Season

At Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy, we don’t wish for you to “do it all” or “change everything.” Instead, we wish for you to find small, quiet moments of balance, reflection, and compassion. Here’s what we wish for you, this season and beyond:

The ability to listen to yourself – and trust what you hear.
The courage to be in harmony with yourself – even if it means doing things differently than others.
Compassion – for yourself and for others.
The ability to notice and capture moments – those small moments of peace and joy.
The courage to write down what matters – because what we write becomes part of our growth.
To see the small miracles of daily life – they are the ones that build lasting happiness.

Let this ability grow in you like a tree – slowly but steadily, with deep roots of peace and presence. We don’t have to rush because even slow growth has great value.

You have the right to take small steps. You have the right to be close to yourself.
The most profound changes don’t happen all at once – they happen step by step. Every step counts, and every pause matters.

Let this time become a rest stop on your journey – a place where you can pause, reflect, and breathe. You don’t have to keep running – you can sit, take a breath, and feel that you are enough. Because you are. We are enough.

If you feel ready to approach change in small, compassionate steps, Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy can help you. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy isn’t about big, dramatic shifts – it’s about small, consistent growth. It’s about listening to yourself, honouring your needs, and allowing the process to unfold. Start with one small step. Get in touch with us to see how we can walk alongside you on your journey.

Sending hope, love, peace, joy, and health.

Marta Watroba

Positive Perspective Hypnotherapy Owner