Winter wellbeing as we head into 2025!
Wendy Garrett - Garrett Learning
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Firstly, thank you for reading and engaging with me, I appreciate you and the help, support and encouragement I’ve received in 2024.
Happy New Year to you all.?Here's to a happier January!
What’s been happening?
Other than the festive celebrations, I’ve had a good break, just over three weeks off, which means I have returned to work today raring to go!?
Starting with my focus for the year. Last year’s Word of the Year was ‘Connection’. This worked well for me. Each decision made was with ‘Connection’ in mind.?
This year, I’m keeping the theme, however it will be ‘Connecting with Intention’.?
Ok, the ‘Word of the Year’ should probably be just one word, but this is me, so I’m having 2 ish words.?
Do you have a ‘Word of the Year?’?
What’s new.
Let’s talk about Winter Wellbeing.?
In December we saw in the shortest day of the year, signs that Spring is on it’s way - the snowdrops are already out in my garden and the daffodils are starting to grow.?
Let’s remember that mornings will become lighter and the evening light will last longer as the days pass us by.?
Some tips for winter wellbeing:?
1) Get outside as much as you can - it makes us feel good, relieves stress and improves our mood - Read up on the benefits here: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/nature-and-mental-health/how-nature-benefits-mental-health/?
Sometimes I will walk for 10 minutes, other times it may be 2 hours. It depends on schedule. Some of my favourite walks are in the crisp fresh air, sometimes I even take a water bottle with me tucked inside my coat!?
2) Check-in with yourself and your sleeping patterns. Are you getting enough sleep? There has been lots of research about the benefits of sleep and that we process the day when we’re sleeping which enables us to start the next day more refreshed.?
Is there anything you can do to improve your sleep? Minimise technology in the bedroom? Plan in an early night??
I work backwards, I figure out what time I need to wake up and then set my bedtime that allows me to ‘try’ and have 8 hours of sleep.
3) Remember to do you!
If you need to take a break, please take one. Give yourself a break. There can be lots of pressure to go into January, perhaps you’re full steam ahead with all the plans, fitness routines, change to diet and achieve the life you dream of. Some of this can feel exhausting.?
Life has increasing challenges for some, be mindful not to burn yourself out. Take note of how you spend your day/time. What is working for you, and what isn’t? Can you make some small changes to improve your wellbeing??
What's coming up - Dates for your diary:
I’m so excited for what 2025 will bring!?
Clear your diary and make some plans:?
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During the three days, we will work ON our businesses rather than IN it.?
We’ll focus on ourselves, our wellbeing, reduce the feeling of overwhelm and burnout. We’ll get off the hamster wheel for a couple of days.?
We’ll end our stay connected, refreshed and also enjoy a massage!?
What’s not to love!?
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