refocus and delight

THE YEAR WITH NO EXPECTATIONS. As many of you know, I always look forward to the new year. I feel energized to make improvements in my life. Goal-setting becomes the norm. And I always have big plans and a long list of projects to do.

This year didn't start well for me. My well-laid out plans were put aside as I battled COVID. At the same time, my laptop got damaged and was shipped out for repair. I wasn't able to do my blog posts. My apologies for the long pause.

As my frustration and disappointment intensified while recovering from COVID, I came across a post from Dr. Caroline Leaf that states:

New Year's Reminders:

1. What you do today doesn't determine the rest of your month or even year.

2. 2022 was a lot. Allow yourself to rest and ease into the year. You do not need to "start your year off strong"

3. The 'health kick" doesn't need to start today or at all. Only make changes you feel are sustainable and right for you, and come from a place of health and acceptance, not hatred for your body.

4. Boundaries will need to be adjusted to match changes in yourself and life.

5. You can start, restart, and begin again as many times as you need, and whenever. Doesn't mean you are a failure, it means you are a learner.

I am grateful for these reminders. I am now able to extend extra grace to myself. Even though I haven't completed writing on my planner, I feel no pressure to do it right away. I'm ok taking it slow. I'll get there someday.

A glimpse of one of my planners...