HELLO FEBRUARY...

 

DATES FOR THE DIARY - FEBRUARY EDITION...

 

DATES FOR THE DIARY - JANUARY EDITION...

1st of January...The clock strikes midnight and a new day dawns.

This new day is graced with a higher status than the rest. It signifies a brand new year, a brand new set of opportunities and a collection of fresh chances. This also brings pressured resolutions and the need to alter ourselves. A naive way of thinking that harder times aren't going to happen, and that being ourselves is not enough. What we really should be doing is anchoring ourselves to weather any storm. And reminding ourselves we are more than enough. 

I've recently discovered the importance of coming home to our true selves, and arming ourselves with the power and ability to ride the lows whilst celebrating every single damn part of the highs. After all, this is what life truly is. 

That said, I am someone who loves clean slates, fresh starts and new beginnings. Yet I am very much done with setting unattainable resolutions, so instead I am curating a set of intentions to live this year by. Ones that align with how I wish to spend my days, and the life I want to create for myself. I really encourage you to do the same.

Delve deep into your most secretive desires, those ones you haven't shared before for fear of what others might think... Ok, step back.. some desires can be kept to yourself, but you know what I mean ;) But start living the life that makes you the happiest. 

Stop comparing your life to the snap shot show reel you see online. Stop following someone else's goals and interests if they don't fill you with joy. This is your chapter to damn well do you baby, and don't let the opinions of others or society make you think the path you're on isn't the greatest. 

Every day we wake up brings this new set of chances, hopes and opportunities so don't be pressured to feel like a single day is going to be ground breaking. It will be a collection of moments, and doing something small each day that will provide that tipping point to living your truest and most fulfilled life. 

There is this societal pressure to act like Usain Bolt out of the blocks when January hits. To make all these crazy promises to ourselves to be super productive and make vast life changes. But we are now heading into the depths of Winter. Something that is often forgotten when we climb out of the festive season. The very concept of Wintering is to slow down, rest, retreat and hibernate. 

I am someone who is utterly obsessed by the seasons, and I have seen a number of people speak about this period of relaxation and reflection throughout winter; just like the world around us that is healing and resting ready to bloom in Spring. This is therefore a beautiful season to take things at our own pace, reflect  on where we have been, and where we want to head next. To cultivate a wholesome way of living and to fall in love with the simple things in the everyday.

I have shared below a few dates for the diary this January, and also a little snippet of my bucket list. 

Whether you choose to move mountains and set big goals, or take a slower approach to your intentions this January, I hope you're doing it for you... and no one else. 

Happy 2023. 

HELLO JANUARY...