Notes from this week’s episode:
NOW ISN’T THE TIME FOR MAKING BIG CHANGES
Within the northern hemisphere we’re within the darkest and most torpid time of the 12 months. Analysis has proven that over 80% of resolutions have been deserted by February, if we’re already anxious pondering we’ve “failed” at our resolutions is just not going to assist.
Watch EXPECTATIONS
Keep away from stress by not declaring huge expectations
DON’T PUT YOURSELF UNDER PRESSURE TO MAKE RAPID CHANGE
“Much less expectations for the 12 months, extra intention for the day”.
– Rukmini Poddar, artist and writer of 100 Obscure Feelings
DON’T BORROW GOALS OR VALUES FROM OTHERS
Once we are anxious, we would really feel not sure of our personal wants and opinions, and we’re simply influenced by the opinions of others.
Take trip to consider your individual wants and pursuits.
GET CURIOUS
Curiosity is a wholesome engagement for the thoughts that additionally helps calm anxiousness.
GET CREATIVE
Make time to do one thing artistic that retains your thoughts engaged, however relaxed. Drawing, portray, knitting, artistic writing, choose one thing that appeals to you and make a begin.
OUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS ARE PERSONAL
Take into consideration the way you need your life to unfold. What brings you pleasure?
REFLECT RATHER THAN RESOLVE
Take into consideration what helps you and serves you properly
Take into consideration what you’d like to depart behind
LASTING CHANGE IS MADE IN SMALL STEPS
Set intentions reasonably than resolutions
Overview them typically and takes small steps within the route you wish to go in. Deal with steps and actions that may aid you really feel extra calm and current in your life. Be affected person with your self and permit house to make small, light adjustments over time.
