Would you believe the year is already over?
Perhaps one of the things I miss most about the pandemic is how it seemed to slow time down. This past year has flown at warp speed.
One of my absolute favorite traditions for the New Year is to take time out with the kids, watch a few videos/pics from the year and then sit around the table writing out our year in review and aspirations for the year ahead. Surprisingly, I think the kids look forward to it as much as I do, too!!
I highly recommend making some sort of ritual to mark the passing of the year.
Hereās the Year In Review document we use together with our kids- I have saved these from the last 3 years and treasure them beyond measure. This past year I pulled off each of our goals for the year into a single document and put them on the fridge so we could view them and cross them off as the year passed.
The kids LOVED being able to see how we each accomplished our desires, some of which were knitting, trying to smile more through hard times, finishing the Harry Potter book series, and learning how a heart pumps. So cool, right??
If you really love the idea of ritual, I highly recommend checking out Heather Stringerās work on her website https://www.lifeinritual.com/.
What are you celebrating from the past year?
What are you mourning?
What do you hope to lean into in 2024?
As a way of thanking you, I wanted to also give you insight into some items that have helped me immensely for my health this past year.
Hereās my top 6 products I have used like carzy this last year to help me stay hydrated (and avoid some of my coffee craze), train my dog and run with more ease, and stay more supple too).
Silicone Cups for Decompression Massage: If you want the benefit of foam rolling but would prefer something a little more forgiving, or if you have some long-term scars you want to release, hereās a link for a video on Cupping for Soft-Tissue Decompression I created for how to use these!
Hands Free Dog Leash: My puppy Ruby is now 75lbs and about 1.5 years old. She is getting so much better, but this training belt has been a life saver! Even if you have a pup that is well trained, it has great pouches for phone/water/poop bags too!ļš¦® ā¤ļø
4 in 1 Probiotics with Cranberry: I have been adding these to my water every day to help me reach my 64 oz goal. I typically add it to one 32 oz bottle with the Scratch (see below) and then do another bottle with about a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Scratch Electrolyte: Made here in Boulder, this is a great way to help balance your body and stay hydrated.
Dandy Blend Organic Instant Herbal Beverage: When I have had my fill of coffee but still want more and switch to this awesome herbal drink. These days I have been adding Laird Superfood to my drink to spruce it up and give it even more health benefits too.
Laird Superfood Creamer: (Can get it lots of flavors)ā¦can put in coffee, tea, mix it with your favorite non-dairy milk, or add it the the Dandy blend I mention above.
I pray that 2024 is one of incredible discoveries and health. I would love for you to join me on January 20th, 2024 from 9-12 in North Boulder or online for my compassionate Core Retreat.
You can get all the details here, but in a nutshell, this morning is perfect for women who want to release the baggage they have about what they havenāt accomplished or how they feel they may have let themselves or others down. You will learn tools for how to elevate your self-compassion and to strengthen your deep core. In both a physical and mental process we will come together to pause and clarify what we want and how to make it possible in 2024.
Sign up before 1/10/24 and get a BONUS 3-part Compassion and Core Course where I will give you guided tools for mind-body work that elevate your compassion and strengthen your core. This course is worth the price of the retreat itself!!!
