Hello July :) It's a new month, and I'm going to try to set a few intentions for these weeks. I'm not really into strict goals or "resolutions". There are just a few new things I plan on trying this month, and some things I want to incorporate more in daily life. This summer is flying by, and while part of me loves that because it only gets me closer to graduation, I still want to make the most of life before a lot changes this fall. Plan out a Nashville trip. This is a big big priority this month. My best pal and I are hoping to go back to Nash in August. Partly for fun, and partly because I want to scope out Vanderbilt hospital and the area around it. Maybe even check out the apartment scene. A move is not certain, but it is something I am deeply thinking through. That kind of adventure just really makes my heart excited. Do something out of my comfort zone. Pushing back against anxiety and saying yes more has been a huge theme in my life for the past several months. When I went rock climbing for the first time not too long ago, I was totally out of my element. But it was a blast. I'm not sure what it will be this month, but I've got some ideas bouncing around my mind. Any ideas for me, please do share. I'll be back to the Levitt Shell concerts for sure. I'm thinking of trying an escape room. Maybe try to think of something totally new to you and fun to try this month, even if it's out of your comfort zone. Give yourself a little push. Practice gentleness and self care. Ok so here's the thing. By nature, I lean towards being a workaholic. I tend to put a lot of pressure on myself, and put myself last. It comes more naturally to me to say no to something fun in order to work more, either with school or my job. I wouldn't say I'm completely type A, but I'm probably a 70/30 mix. I've been working hard on this over the past few months. I know what it is like to get to the point of burnout, and it is not a good time. Self care doesn't have to be crazy expensive or complicated. I'm not talking about a 2 hour massage every week. (Although for the record, a massage sounds glorious and just may be on the to do list). Just recently I made time to go to the salon and try something new with my hair. That felt like self care. In a couple days I'm getting a manicure with a sweet friend.
Gentleness means being less hard on myself, and loosening up my tight hold on control. It may look like saying yes even when my type a/workaholic/anxious inner voice says no, it may look like going to bed at a decent hour, it may look like a yoga class, it may look like making time for a movie with friends more often. To do list: be nicer to yourself and make fun a priority. Yes?
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