December 2023 - Slowing Down

December can feel like a month filled with contradictions.

There are extra celebrations to attend and preparations to be done, while simultaneously the colder weather and shorter days beckon us to slow down, stay in, and do less.

I have complete confidence that you will find a balance that suits you, and as such, I would like to offer a gauge by which you can assess this. When you’re making choices about what to do and where to expend your energy, notice any moments where you start to feel guilty. Here’s the unexpected part -- the guilt is GOOD.

If you’re feeling guilty about saying no or doing less, then you are following the path of prioritizing your own (very valid) needs, which I think is a very good thing.