Forget Resolutions:
4 Ways to Revitalize Yourself in the New Year by Coronado SAFE
2020 has been a chaotic year,
the usual New Year's resolution may not suffice, and it may be time to think outside the box. Most resolutions in a typical year deal with change - losing weight, eating better, finding time to read more books - which are all noble pursuits. These are the types of actions we take to change ourselves for the better. Think for a second about all the change we have experienced just out of necessity, such as working remotely, distance learning, and changing plans at a moment's notice. If you really look at it, because of the pandemic, many of us are more resilient. This year instead of trying to invent a new you, take a minute to ponder the changes that have been forced upon us and give yourself a pat on the back for simply surviving these changes. It is time to give ourselves and others a little grace. Keeping up with the Jones’ is an age old phenomenon of constantly comparing yourself with your neighbor. This could sound like, “Who has a nicer house?” or “My child is struggling with remote learning, am I a bad parent?” We have all had similar thoughts, and it's counter productive. Take time to give yourself credit. The scope P18 | Coronado Magazine
of the challenges we have faced are unprecedented in our lifetime. Assess the enormity of it and we just might realize we haven't done too bad after all. As we enter the New Year it might be time to dig deep and recognize our own goodness, our strengths and our needs. We are often more critical of ourselves than others. Here are four ways to recognize and operate out of a place of inner-acceptance and innerstrength this new year: Remember Our Basic Needs Come First It is ok to set goals even if they are lofty. Achieving these goals may be difficult if you are not in touch with the three areas of your life that hold the keys to success: mind, body and soul. Throughout your day check in with yourself and ask what your body needs. Do I need to eat? Is this food nourishing me in the way it needs to? Am I getting enough sleep? Do I need to move my body? Do I need to take a mental break from my computer? Do I need to connect with a friend? Do I need to pray or practice mindfulness? Do I need alone time? Between the challenges of working from home or distance
