Here's to 2023! VIBRANT
A year of taking care of myself and following my heart = VIBRANT
I love the idea of closing out one year, learning from it and moving forward to the next.
The year 2020 and beyond did a real number on my physical and mental health, as it did on most I imagine. I was left feeling a heavier heart than I had in years and was so tired. I felt a loss of control and I didn’t like how I was feeling physically or mentally. I felt like I was along for the ride but no longer controlled my destiny. In 2022, I worked on taking that back little by little and becoming more resilient. I made all the doctor appointments and tried to be more thoughtful and intentional.
For 2023, that journey will continue for me. I’ve made an effort to schedule 3-4 hot yoga sessions a week, 2 strength training sessions at home and in addition to eating more protein, veggies and fruit – I’m taking supplements. I’ve noticed a huge change in my energy levels! I’ll go into more detail on a different post. I’m also seeing a therapist for the first time in my life. I’m committed to doing the work to feel better mind, body and spirit. I want to be VIBRANT in every way and that means following my heart more. I tend to get lost in action and the endless to do lists. This hasn’t all been bad, that monotonous action has kept my mind healthy but also not allowed me to progress much beyond that.
Building this blog is also getting back to my roots on a habit from my childhood. I journaled 3-4 times a week from about 6th grade all through college. Somehow, after getting married and life getting the best of me, I dropped this habit. In looking back, I think it helped my mind to be in a healthier place all those years of this practice. I was able to work through some really tough shit and not let it weigh on my mind or body. In wanting to be VIBRANT, I am getting back to writing through blogging and can’t wait!
