A gentle way to step into the new year…

I used to stress over New Year’s resolutions and think that I needed to have everything figured out.

That was then…

Now I see each new year as a continuation of my growth journey. A chance to keep becoming, learning, and evolving.

Instead of asking, “What are my resolutions?” I ask myself...
“What do I want to be?”
“How do I want to grow?”
“What am I choosing?”

And it may be that I’ll be on this journey for the whole of the year. I’m ok with that, I really am, all that matters to me is that I’m moving forwards, in my own little way, at my own pace.

I’m led by my values, the things that are important to me and they help to guide my decisions and my actions. I also try not to overwhelm myself and keep things very, very simple. (I’ve realised that it’s not so great for me to multi-task all of the time!).

So for this new year, If you find yourself getting overwhelmed, here’s something I often share with my clients, it’s called ‘the car park’, which is often used in meetings. When your goals or ideas start to feel like too much, focus only on what feels important right now. Everything else can go in the ‘car park’ so, It’s not a no, it’s just not right now.

For you, this year might be about…

Choosing happiness.
Believing in yourself more.
Strengthening your mindset.
Or maybe you’re still figuring it out.

Whatever it is, give yourself permission to take your time. Don’t look at the person next to you, don’t measure your journey against anyone else’s and don’t be swayed by what everyone else around you is doing. Our journeys are all individual and unique and serve their own purpose.

As the saying goes “comparison is the thief of joy."

So be gentle with yourself and be excited too, because I certainly am! Whatever ups and downs this year brings, they are part of the learning and growing process, so embrace them all. Every part has something to teach us.

Remember everything is a win win…

Wishing you a happy, healthy and fulfilling new year.

With love always
Yours in success
Judith
Confidence & Mindset Coach | Keynote Speaker | Workshops & Masterclasses | Writer & Contributor