So many of us looked forward to the end of 2020 and the bright future that is promised by a new year. However, we're 10 days in and things still seem as bleak as ever: COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue increase in most parts of our country, and a mom of rioters breached the US Capitol and brought violence and mayhem, which resulted in the deaths of 5 individuals. Whew...2021 - off to a GREAT start (insert sarcasm here.)
Nevertheless, the change we still hope to see is something that individually we can still achieve. It may take some ignoring of the constant news circuit, and some more focusing in on yourself and what your body, mind and spirit are telling you.
This week, in my building, I'm inviting others to take the following Self Care Assessment linked here: http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/self-care-assessment.pdf
So many times, when a new year begins, we set lofty goals. We may think we know or understand our "why," but often times, we don't. Many years ago, before a baby and othe responsibilities, I completed a training program for beginner runners...in the heart of winter Week after week, we endured some pretty frigid conditions, tough hills, low motivation, amongst other possibly barriers. Our running coaches kept telling us, "Remember your why." You're more likely to stick with something, anything IF you have a why...and remind yourself of it.
So, as you may struggle with the news of the last few days (we're only 10 days in, again I remind you!) maybe it's time to turn the outside noise off and set a plan, remembering your why. It just might be the turn of the year you need :-)
Happy New Year - it's up to US to keep it happy!
Nevertheless, the change we still hope to see is something that individually we can still achieve. It may take some ignoring of the constant news circuit, and some more focusing in on yourself and what your body, mind and spirit are telling you.
This week, in my building, I'm inviting others to take the following Self Care Assessment linked here: http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/self-care-assessment.pdf
So many times, when a new year begins, we set lofty goals. We may think we know or understand our "why," but often times, we don't. Many years ago, before a baby and othe responsibilities, I completed a training program for beginner runners...in the heart of winter Week after week, we endured some pretty frigid conditions, tough hills, low motivation, amongst other possibly barriers. Our running coaches kept telling us, "Remember your why." You're more likely to stick with something, anything IF you have a why...and remind yourself of it.
So, as you may struggle with the news of the last few days (we're only 10 days in, again I remind you!) maybe it's time to turn the outside noise off and set a plan, remembering your why. It just might be the turn of the year you need :-)
Happy New Year - it's up to US to keep it happy!