Valentine's day is right around the corner! This is a great time to pause and show ourselves some love.So today, I want you to take a blank page in your journal, or in your notes app, and write yourself a love letter starting with "Dear [insert your name]".
Ok, we are one month into the New Year. How is it going? Are you still on track to achieve your New Year’s resolutions or is the fire starting to die down? In the last two blogs, we talked about the importance of goal-setting and self-motivation. The problem is, motivation goes up and down so we can’t rely solely on motivation to get us to the finish line. We also need discipline.
It still seems a little weird for me to say “my IVF” journey. This really wasn’t in my starting a family plan I created. My plan was straight forward and simple; retire from track and field (which while we’re on the topic didn’t go according to my plan either), get pregnant within a few months, twins would be nice, coach, have more kid(s) and go on happily ever after........Once we decided to go the IVF route it became very clear to Wes and I that letting go of our expectations and, embracing our pace, if you will, was going to lead to a more enjoyable process.
We are already halfway through the first month of the new year! How are you doing with the resolutions you made at the beginning of the year? Are you still on track? Are you still feeling the same motivation and sense of excitement? Hopefully you answered yes to the last couple of questions. If so, this means that you did a great job setting SMART goals. But, even with SMART goals, motivation can wax and wane.
Happy New Year! Have you set your new year’s resolutions yet?For many of us, January 1st represents a time to "start fresh". This is when we feel motivated and empowered to change old habits or start new things. We feel the energy and excitement that a new beginning brings and dive in full force!
Some traditional holiday memories might include movie watching, hot cocoa sipping, gazing at lights on houses, eating delicious foods and desserts, gift giving, and spending time with family. While many can relate to each other over cherished traditions and memories with families over the holidays, for some others, the holidays may ignite a sense of anxiety, unbearable worry, and dread. This affects not only your emotional health, but may also impact your physical, social, and spiritual health as well. Anxiety is often followed by depression, and this vicious cycle can seem like it's never ending.
The end of the year is around the corner. Although any day is a good day to pause and engage in reflection, there’s something about the end of a calendar year that prompts us to look more deeply within ourselves. So, let’s use this time to review some of the defining moments of 2023.
Last time, you prepared an action plan to help you manage your health during the holidays. Preparing for events is important. What we often forget to think about, however, is what happens after it’s all over? Ever heard of the “post-holiday blues”? Sometimes we can experience a “crash” or “slump” after such a busy and emotionally charged period.
The holiday season is around the corner for many of us. For some, the holiday season represents a joy filled time. Good food, traditions and activities in the company of friends and family. For others, holidays can be stressful and challenging. Either way, we recommend preparing for the holidays with a view to managing your wellbeing.
