things I know to be true
This year, the first week of January feels like a moving target. I realize that the first week of January is almost over but for me, it still feels like that dayless timezone after Christmas where you don't know which end is up. Anyone else feel this way? Ready for routine again? Not quite finding their mojo this week?
This is the headspace I find myself in as I write today. I had planned on talking about my process for reflecting on 2023 and mapping out 2024 but I am still putting my thoughts together. While I have clarity about what I want to do I need time to sit, be quiet and allow my thoughts to percolate. (I am generally following the same process I used last year but zee thoughts need to cook some more!).
Instead, I wanted to share with you some things I know to be true right now. It is an assortment of ideas and observations over the past few weeks as I have been thinking about the year to ahead.
I do my best thinking when I'm in motion and leave notes to myself all the time. Some of my best ideas I've found in my random notes folder! Do you write or dictate notes to yourself? Perhaps these thoughts might help or resonate with you?
In no particular order ...
The hustle mentality isn't for me. I's hard for me not to roll my eyes when I see posts on Instagram declaring this to be the "best year ever!" and "let's do this!". By what standards I wonder? If you don't hit the ground running on January 1st are you doomed from the beginning? I've hustled and tried to keep up with everyone in the past and every single time I feel like a failure. No hustle hustle hustle for me.
I am very proud of what I accomplished last year.
There will always be packed parking lots at gyms in January.
I grow as a human when I do things that scare me. Skiing in low visibility last week scared me but, with some help, I did it. And now I know I can do it again. What else can I do that scares me and propels me forward?
I am abundant. I have everything I need now and always.
I love spending time with my boys. They are pretty cool humans.
I am excited for the year ahead. It won't be a cakewalk but I know I've done hard things in the past and that, for me, not trying is the definition of failure.
It's okay to give myself a timeout to reset.
I can't stand how loud the commercials are on TV!
My new bib snow pants are the best thing ever! No more waistbands!
Tomorrow I am looking forward to a long hike and some time in the forest to clear my head. And, I know I'll be ready when Monday comes which, let's be honest, is really the start of January!
Next week, I will take you through my planning process for the year ahead and share some resources that you might find helpful. Taking time to get clear on what direction I'd like the year to take and writing it down has been game-changing.
Wishing you a weekend filled with love, joy and rest. Grateful for you ... always.