Setting goals at the start of a new year can be useful. If the goal relates to your health, and if it's achievable, then this is no bad thing. Achieving a goal provides a sense of accomplishment and improves or helps to nurture self-esteem. This is great if you suffer with depression, but not so good if your depression serves to block progress towards your goal. It sounds like a double-edged sword but if you understand depression you can work within your limitations and achieve good things.

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