I am so with you! I have been easing my way into this year, bit by bit. And, like you, rather than setting any specific (rigid/limiting) goals, I have identified my priorities so that I can be intentional and make choices and decisions that align with these values of mine.
I absolutely love what you said about the race. I find myself at times racing, rushing. Getting caught up in the "busyness". Racing to a destination unknown. Going to remember those wonderful words about the prep.
I like the way you said it: "forced expectations". I realized i used to admire (and i used to be in some kind of fascination mode) people who were not able to pause - always busy, never 100% in one conversation because they were "successful" in my mind. Now i admire people who take their time and are able to engage in conversations while actually being there. Thank you for reminding me that with your essay!
Rest, grounding and regulation are huge achievements. Entering into the New Year has always felt really overwhelming to me. But this year, it just feels different. I made no yearly resolutions, instead wrote down a few things that I would like to prioritise (rest being the top one).
We can take extended weekends off of want to. We can slow down right here if we want to. I have learned that taking care of yourself in no way makes you less ambitious.
Yes to moseying into years! Every year I feel that urge to sprint, and recent years it's been more of a mosey. Katherine May's book, Wintering, has been a great inspiration for living more slowly in winter.
I am so with you! I have been easing my way into this year, bit by bit. And, like you, rather than setting any specific (rigid/limiting) goals, I have identified my priorities so that I can be intentional and make choices and decisions that align with these values of mine.
I absolutely love what you said about the race. I find myself at times racing, rushing. Getting caught up in the "busyness". Racing to a destination unknown. Going to remember those wonderful words about the prep.
I like the way you said it: "forced expectations". I realized i used to admire (and i used to be in some kind of fascination mode) people who were not able to pause - always busy, never 100% in one conversation because they were "successful" in my mind. Now i admire people who take their time and are able to engage in conversations while actually being there. Thank you for reminding me that with your essay!
Hello! Here to represent Millennial Melbourne, glad I found your substack!
Rest, grounding and regulation are huge achievements. Entering into the New Year has always felt really overwhelming to me. But this year, it just feels different. I made no yearly resolutions, instead wrote down a few things that I would like to prioritise (rest being the top one).
We can take extended weekends off of want to. We can slow down right here if we want to. I have learned that taking care of yourself in no way makes you less ambitious.
I really enjoyed this! I am embracing slow living this year, so it's fitting that I'm starting the year by taking my time.
Love this! I have been a very competitive “go hard or go home” person, I think sports influenced that.
I have been practicing being more gentle and nurturing to myself. I needed to read this today, thank you!
Yes to moseying into years! Every year I feel that urge to sprint, and recent years it's been more of a mosey. Katherine May's book, Wintering, has been a great inspiration for living more slowly in winter.
Loved the sentiment here.