The New Year is here and along with it comes a fresh start; resolution mania and for some…anxiety! Urgh, the ugly “A” word. Although the New Year sparks and catapults many of us onto blank slates; some of us experience the dread of all the years’ upcoming to-do’s. The splat of tasks as I like to say. Some of us focus on going back to the gym, or taking up a new hobby or even tackling to paint the whole first floor (projection anyone?) but all the while we are putting massive stress and strain on ourselves. Are we deemed to fail from the start?
Heck no! All of us can handle whatever our life throws at us. After all we spin many plates in the air with the ease of Grace Kelly right? Well, sometimes- and sometimes it’s with the moves more like a toddler in the china cabinet. Regardless, here are some tips to tackle the New Year with easy and expertise. We got this!
New Year Lists
Hear me out on this one. Some people think that lists evoke anxiety. I believe in the opposite. There is nothing as satisfying as crossing off a completed task. Man does that feel great! Also, when you think of something that you need to do- get it on a list ASAP and then you can free up that brain space for the next “super-important” thing or time.
Rest time for you and you only
We can all think this but you have to actually do it. That is the hardest part for most of us. Recently, I had a long and meaningful chat with an old friend that has a business that focuses on health- and by health I mean whole body health. She’s wonderful and here is the link to katiebressack.com to her if you are looking for some inspiration and assistance. After talking with her and airing out my physical and mental blocks, I had an idea. My solution to this problem had to fit into my type A personality. That’s correct- I schedule it in. Sounds a bit sad in a way but hey whatever gets the job done. In 2017 I will put this to the test.
Say “No”
Well if this isn’t the hardest lesson to learn. But when you do it, that powerful word can make your anxiety slip away. You simply cannot do everything and also have time to learn lesson #2 (see above). It is OK to say no. Practice it right now- say it aloud. NO. And you don’t owe explanations either. Use your etiquette and just say “ No thank you”. Sounds simple but it’s probably not. Cannot wait to try out the new me in 2017.