Resilience, Happiness, and Growth: February at MeTime Healing

???"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."?— Dalai Lama

February can feel like a?challenging?month. The excitement of the new year starts fading, winter feels longer than ever, and the days—though slowly getting brighter—can still feel heavy.

For many, this is the time when?winter blues settle in, motivation dips, and emotions feel harder to navigate. But here’s the truth:?this season doesn’t define you. How you approach it does.

At?MeTime Healing, we believe that resilience and emotional well-being are not just traits you’re born with—they are skills you can develop, step by step.?And science backs this up.

This month, we’re focusing on?turning winter blues into winter bloom, equipping you with tools to build resilience, and diving into the?art and science of happiness.

???Why Does Happiness Feel Like a Moving Target?

Have you ever noticed that?achievements, promotions, or life milestones?don’t always bring the lasting happiness you expect?

You land the job, get the house, or achieve a goal—and then? The excitement fades.?You start looking for the next thing.

This is what psychologists call?the “Hedonic Treadmill”—our tendency to quickly return to a baseline level of happiness, no matter what happens in our lives. It explains why, despite external successes, we may still feel like something is missing.

So, how do we break this cycle? Research shows that?happiness isn’t found in achievements alone—but in the habits, mindset, and emotional resilience we build daily.

This is exactly what we’ll be exploring in our?February workshops?and conversations.

???Join Our February Workshops: Science-Backed Tools for Happiness & Resilience

This month, two of our expert clinical psychologists will guide you through powerful topics:

???February 7 | From Winter Blues to Winter Bloom ????with ?pek Potur, Clinical Psychologist ?? Learn how to shift from feeling stuck and emotionally drained to feeling?more energized, hopeful, and connectedthis season.

???February 28 | Resilience Building ????with Deniz Keskinel, Clinical Psychologist ?? Explore?practical resilience techniques?to help you navigate setbacks, challenges, and emotional lows with?greater confidence and ease.

???Plus, we will be holding a session on "Build The Life You Want… The Art and Science of Getting Happier," sharing insights on how to create long-term, meaningful happiness.

???Register?here?and follow us to take the next step toward a?happier, stronger you.

???A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Happiness & Well-Being

We know that the?definition of happiness and well-being is deeply cultural.

• Some cultures prioritize?individual growth and self-care.
• Others see?happiness as a collective experience, rooted in family and community.
• For many,?resilience is not just personal—it’s generational.

At MeTime Healing, we respect and honor these differences.?Your journey to happiness is personal; there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

But wherever you are in the world, one truth remains:?small, intentional actions create lasting change.

This February, we invite you to?explore what happiness means for you.?Let’s move through winter with purpose, community, and care.

???You deserve to thrive.

Let’s Talk!

???What’s one habit or mindset shift that has helped you feel happier or more resilient??Share in the comments—we’d love to hear your insights!

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