Hi sweets,
How are you?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’m crawling to the finish line and most days I’m trying to catch my breath. I’ve been thinking about how we’re forced into believing that the holiday season is a time of endless bounty and joy which inevitably makes me question whether I’m doing enough.
I truly believe that planning for the holidays means planning for your wellbeing. I’m a big proponent of anticipating how you’re going to respond to life’s challenges in moments when you are feeling whole, capable and resourced, rather than when your nervous system is in overdrive.
I’m not a big fan of resolutions (unless that’s your thing – no judgment!), but I do love to do some writing at the end of the year to reflect on where I’m at personally and professionally.
Here are some wonderful questions to ask yourself at this time, courtesy of frank, an executive leadership community that I’m involved with as a coach, program designer and facilitator:
· If you could travel back to a year ago, what would you tell yourself?
· What has inspired you the most this year? Why?
· What are you most grateful for this year?
· What is a good habit you’ve developed this year?
· What is the most courageous thing you’ve done this year?
· What are you most excited for in 2024?
I also love to ask my clients to tell me a word that describes what they want to emulate and embody in the new year. The answers have included: magic, curious, creative, unchartered and (my personal favourite) no :)
My words for 2024 will be: calm and rest.
May you protect your peace this holiday season.
With love and care,
Vesna
The love list:
Watching: American Symphony
Reading: Rest is Resistance
Listening: My album of the year, Javelin by Sufjan Stevens