Not quite sure how to explain it, but I haven’t felt the sudden shift of a new year like I have in years past (2023 and 2024 posts). It’s not a bad thing, I actually think it’s rather a calm way to enter a new year. I feel ready, the same, content, all while being excited for whats next in 2025.
The past two Januarys were quite slow, drawn out and cozy. It’s exactly what I needed at that time. I love a slower start, but right now I’m enjoying this continued energy from the last twelve months. The changes, structure and newness I added to my days took time, but I’m glad I carved out space to work on me. Contemplating, what’s next, what can I build upon, what’s holding me back, and how to enhance what I already do in the creative space, guided me to where I am today.
Twenty twenty-four, was all about advocating for and being proactive in my health journey, putting family life first, giving my time to passion projects, and hiring a creative coach (and now friend), who enlightened me and allowed me to think deeper, questioned my doubts and helped me find a sense of peace that I always had.
The jolt I was expecting when the clock struck midnight didn’t happen, but a continued sense of tranquility did. I’m doing the things that work for me, my family and that bring me joy. Entering 2025 with an open heart and mind.
Loved sitting an thinking about my 2025 Ins and Outs …
INS:
- Paid help
- Mom and Dad day dates (sans kids)
- Print and frame more photos
- Protein, fiber, vitamin D
- Building stronger bones
- Using our recipe books
- Recognizing the intellectual work of home parents
- Journaling
- Plant the veggie garden
- Dinners at home with friends
- Adding structure to the week
OUTS:
- Unfavorable parenting dad jokes, videos, memes, etc.
- Luxury logos all the time
- Filling the calendar to look busy
- Wanting the next best thing
- “Working” moms vs. “stay-at-home” moms
- Gym membership
- Stressing over what’s out of your control
- Not prioritizing content creation for the week
… what are yours?
Happy new year!
