What if the calendar flipped to 2026 and we collectively took a deep breath, held it, and slowly let it go. Then showed up with gentleness, kindness, and care to our individual and community well-being rather than a frantic striving for more. At Navigate Mental Health Services, we’re here if you want to move gently towards sustainable change into 2026. Using strategies from self-compassion you can take steps to meet your needs more consistently, clarify interpersonal expectations, or create healthier boundaries. This is how tender and fierce aspects of self-compassion come together to create sustainable change. over time.