MY WOTY FOR 2026
At the beginning of the year I chose "Mindful" as my inspiration for 2026, and it's been a really good reminder to be more intentional about what's happening in my life. When things slow down and there's not much happening, it can feel a little like I'm coasting along without all the excitement and plans I see others sharing on their social media feed. What am I doing? Why don't I want to be racing off on adventures? Am I content with where I'm at?
This is where being mindful starts to kick in....
WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO BE MINDFUL?
What I'm learning about mindfulness is that it's not all "zen" and meditative, it's more about looking within myself to know what really matters on a heart level - rather than what the world tells me I should be doing. What is fun or interesting to one person doesn't necessarily translate the same way for me. I'm not looking to live a "big life" I'm happy dreaming my small dreams and living my small cosy life.
It doesn't mean that I'm doing nothing - I'm not sitting at home watching the world go by (well not all the time anyway!) I'm just curating a life that keeps my soul calm and at peace. After years of living on edge and always striving, I find this stage of life a lot more comforting - I feel like I'm in the driver's seat and I get to choose the destination and the speed it takes to get there. If that means slow and steady, then I'm fully onboard with the journey.
HOW IS BEING MINDFUL GOING?
So, what has being mindful looked like so far this year? Well, it's shown up in lots of small ways.
- I feel more settled within myself - more sure of who I am and what matters to me.
- I feel centered and calm most days (with a few times of eustress popping in now and then to keep me on my toes).
- I've been working on losing the weight that's crept up over the last few years - only about 5kgs but it was enough to make more mindful eating choices.
- I'm also working on being more patient, kinder, and more generous - with others and with myself.
- I'm feeling like I'm learning more about deeper things - that's probably a bit vague, but I know what I mean, and it's helping to make the world make more sense to me.
WHERE TO FROM HERE?
For the remainder of the year there are a few questions I continue to ask myself...What do I need to work on more? What needs strengthening? What needs smoothing? How do I become a wiser woman who offers light and positivity to the people around me? There's no simple answer to any of these - it's just a gradual, intentional look at how I approach life and making sure that I'm becoming a better version of myself over time.
There's no guarantees in life, but often the sun is shining and the birds are singing, and I want to hold those moments close - and build on them for the rainy days that are always part of the mix.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
How's your Word of the Year coming along? Did you choose one, or do you make resolutions or intentions to help you grow and 'become'? Have you noticed any changes within yourself since the beginning of the year?
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