Finding January Balance

The cold, dark winter days encourage going inward, being less social and less active … a season of hibernation. I think about cozy blankets, snuggled up near a warm fire and eating warm foods that feel comforting and nourishing. After the busyness of the holidays, I look forward to having a time of doing less. As someone who often has a goal or intention, I like to find balance with adding in the things I do want for the winter and the year ahead.

In January, the year is fresh and new and there are many pulls to improve ourselves with efforts like dry January, detoxes or starting an exercise routine. For some, it can be inspiring and motivating to feel and take part of that January goals energy. Just make sure you’re setting a goal because you truly want to do it and not because that’s what you think you need to do. January is a perfect time to take a step toward a goal, while also allowing yourself plenty of time to just be, rest and see how it feels to integrate that step. Sustainable change happens slowly, it’s often boring and sometimes improves at an almost imperceivable pace. So integrating one small step toward change in a month where our seasonal inclination is to rest is huge!

Can you find the balance between resting and doing? If you have goals and intentions for this year, now is a time to take tiny steps. Then let your body and nervous system integrate those shifts and enjoy a slower time of year.

Reach out to me at rooted.cville@gmail.com if there’s a way I can help you take a step toward your goals.