New Year, More of Me!

New Year, More of Me!

Are you a  ‘resolutions’ type person?  I used to be the ‘New Year, New Me’ type, but I’m scratching that and trying something new!  This year, I’m going to be the ‘New Year, More of Me!’ type!  I’m bringing in the new year manifesting more of what works well in my life, allowing me to feel my best, most authentic self. 

What do I mean by, “More of Me’?  In 2022, I’m going to be more my true self!  Doing more of what makes me happy.  Living more aligned with my values.  Being more balanced with my time.  Allowing myself more grace when things don’t work out how I’ve envisioned. 

Something I’ve learned as a runner is how important proper form and alignment are for your overall well-being.  If you do not have strong form and your stride is out of alignment, you can create unnecessary wear and tear on your body as you rack up those miles.  Over time, this unintended stress can take a toll, causing discomfort and injury, putting you on the sidelines for a while.  Maintaining strong form while running helps keep the body moving efficiently and balanced, feeling good and spared of unnecessary injury.

Much like running, maintaining your form while engaged with your children can help you to parent efficiently, feel good with your decisions and be spared of unnecessary ‘emotional injuries’, or hard feelings.  I often discuss how parents can work on their form and alignment with my coaching clients. (You can read more about my thoughts on ‘parenting form’ here). 

Looking back on the past year, there were times when my form was certainly slacking, leaving me feeling unsettled and disjointed.  When I looked a little closer, I realized I wasn’t being true to myself during these moments.  There were boundaries I didn’t protect.  There were times when I drifted away from what I valued, allowing my priorities to become shifted.  And, no surprise, these were also the moments my anxiety stepped up a notch and self-doubt crept in.  

Fortunately, there were also many good moments in 2021!  I shared lots of laughs and fond memories connecting with my family.  I’ve grown both personally and professionally.  I’ve had inspiring, creative moments that nudged me to reach outside my comfort zone.  And, no surprise, these were the moments when I felt proud and energized!  Looking a little closer, it was clear these were the moments I was living according to my values and being true to myself!  This is what I’d like to bring into the new year!

How do I get more of that?  How can I find what works in my life and bring more of that into my day to day?  

These are some reflection questions I considered to inspire my intentions for the new year ahead:

• When were you the happiest and/or most satisfied during the past year?
• What was it that made those moments feel that way?
• What did you value about those moments?
• What is already working here? How can you add to this momentum?
• How can you create space for more of this in your life moving forward?
• How will you protect what it is that’s important to you?

After reflecting on these questions, my intention became clear.  I would like to spend 2022 living more aligned with my values and priorities, allowing me to live authentically!  New Year, More of Me!

So, how about you?  How do you intend to approach the new year?  Will you choose to reflect and find your intention for the year to come?  How will you present as your best self in 2022?  I’d love to hear your intentions!

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