We all know that I’m all about making change and moving forward– not that I always like it or want it, but I try to embrace it and understand it when I feel resistant to it. While I’m not a fan of full-blown new year’s resolutions because most people try to do too much at once, I do believe in making tweaks and changes that are sustainable for our lives (and those with whom we share our lives!).
I believe there is an opportunity when we open a new calendar, coming off the indulgent craziness of the holidays, ready to simplify and bring new organization to our lives. For me, it’s also about how I’m going to survive the next several months of cold torture. The more I can think about doing to keep my mind busy until the weather starts to warm back up again, the better.
January is usually a quiet month, a time not just to reflect (we’ve all had those down moments during the holiday to think about changes we want to make– especially after too many outings and too many cookies). And with the end of the calendar looming, we also tend to look forward to other changes (maybe moving the furniture around) when the holiday decor has been put away).
As I said, change doesn’t have to be big. Often, the smallest changes can ultimately result in the biggest shifts in our lives. What are those small things you can tackle, that feel manageable, but also will give you hope for this new year? Break things down into smaller steps, know that you can do this, that now is as good a time as any. Life is too short to stay where you are.