New Year…
What do you think of when you think of January? New Year, New You? New Year’s Resolutions? Goals? Staying inside?
Well, January is full of a lot. And it’s really full of what we make of it. It can be exciting or overwhelming. It can be refreshing or depressing. It can also be just another month on the calendar, so we will still get up every day, do our daily routines, and put one foot in front of the other.
It can be all of these. So, let go of what doesn’t serve you any longer, embrace what does, focus on daily habits, and stay consistent to the small things to make progress on the words, mantras, goals, or resolutions you set for yourself this year.
As things outside and local events may slow down because of the cooler weather and the extra effort put in over the holidays, January is the perfect month to go inward and onward.
January is a month of beginnings, reflection, and intention-setting, aligning beautifully with both seasonal and personal cycles. In nature, January is a time of stillness and renewal. The earth is in a state of dormancy, conserving energy and building resilience for the growth that will come in the spring. This seasonal pause invites us to slow down, recharge, and prepare for the active months ahead. Traditionally, winter has been a time for planning and visioning, as farmers and communities use this quieter period to strategize for the year to come.
For individuals, January offers a sense of a blank slate, making it an ideal time for self-reflection. It encourages us to look back on the past year, evaluating what worked, what didn’t, and what changes we’d like to make. This introspection naturally leads to goal-setting and the creation of intentions, providing a roadmap for personal growth. Many see January as a chance to detox and simplify, whether that means decluttering living spaces, refreshing routines, or cleansing the body after the indulgences of the holiday season.
Symbolically, January embodies renewal and hope. Its name is derived from the Roman god Janus, who looks both forward and backward, signifying transitions and fresh starts. This time of year encourages foundational habit-building and thoughtful action, laying the groundwork for a meaningful and successful year ahead. January is a moment to honor the past while embracing the promise of new possibilities, making it a uniquely powerful time in the human cycle.
Join us and Ladies Living Out Loud on Tuesday, January 21st | 6-8pm | Water2Wine Buda for our monthly meeting and our guest speaker Jaime Mattox.
Join us to celebrate the New Year and learn how to commit to daily habits that will help us achieve the goals we set and live a life we love. Jaime Mattox - Daily Habits Coach - will be our guest speaker!
And of course there will be food, friends, fun, and wine!