Sitting Still Takes Strength, Too
Food for thought 💭
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Sitting still takes strength.
Read that again.
I’ve been thinking on this a lot lately. I’m the kind of person who likes to go, go, go. I lost count of how many flights I took this year, and I feel (and work) best when I have something on the horizon before I’m done with my current project. As of now, though, I don’t have any travel upcoming (aside from a hop down to Washington D.C. in January) — and I’m spending most of my days working from home.
TLDR: I’m sitting still … a lot.
At first, I didn’t like it. Now? I’m getting used to it. I recognize that there’s some thinking and feeling that I’ve been putting off because I haven’t made the conscious choice to simply be OK with doing nothing. Well, nothing compared to everything, anyway.
In my stillness, I’m recognizing that there’s growth to be had. Reflecting on the last 12 months, I’m asking myself: What do I want to do next? (Instead of jumping at the very first thing that comes on my radar.) Am I doing work that’s aligned with who I’m working to become? What did I do over the past year that felt most fulfilling? How can I do more of that?
Sitting still takes strength.
… and just like any other exercise, the more reps you put in — the stronger you become.
PROMPT: What’s something you did this year that felt really rewarding?
Keep hurdling,
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
Gear I’m Loving: Fast & Free Thermal Tight
I hate that these are so expensive, but I’m obsessed with them. Let’s face it: It’s that time of year, at least in the northeast, when you’re hunting down all of the best cold-weather gear. These tights are among my favorites in the winter, and when they’re in the laundry — it’s my signal to get that done. FIVE total pockets, that feel-good compression, and the extra warmth with the cozy brushed lining? Yes, yes, yes.
I’m Listening To: Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
The four of them together, they’re just hilarious.
Prompt I’m Loving: What do you want to keep, stop, and start doing in 2025?
Quote I’m Loving: “Taking a moment to figure out how you really feel instead of letting old patterns decide for you is one of the most authentic things you can do”
― Yung Pueblo, Clarity & Connection
NEW ON THE SHOW 🎧
On the cusp of a new year, it's time to talk about what's coming down the pipe in the world of wellness. I sat down with my dear friend Amy Eisinger, Head of Content at Well+Good, to talk about their annual wellness trends report and what we should look to focus on in the new year. We talk about the concept of hard vs. soft wellness, the rise of recovery tourism, the power of alone time, and why we should be prioritizing biophilia in 2025. I always learn something new from Amy when we chat, and this conversation enabled us both to dial in on what we want to prioritize as we look to kick off another year.
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