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Quote: “For a new year to bring you something new, make a move, like a butterfly tearing it’s cocoon” Mehmet Murat Ildan On this episode, I am going solo as Danny enjoys some well-deserved time off. I share some of my top 5 new year resolutions as we begin 2021. Where do you start? I recommend reflecting first on the year you had and survived is so important. You are already so amazingly resilient and we are tapping into this as we reflect and plan for 2021. What should you reflect on? Think about what would you want to continue to do, do more of or do differently. Here is some inspiration from my plans for 2021: Starting with do differently: 1. I want to take more breaks from work even if I am just staying at home that’s okay. I found myself in 2020 feeling like I should be so grateful for the work I had to support others and I kept going. Guess how that turned out? Very tired and not sustainable. I know it will take a while to get over the fatigue I am feeling so I plan to take some days off every 6 weeks for the first 5 months and I will reassess after that. That for me means no clients and no answering emails. Do more of: 2. Exercise. For me exercise is an essential for my physical and mental wellbeing. As someone who has suffered from mental health issues in the past and who lives with chronic pain I cannot afford not to. However, like most of us I did not do this enough. I am committing to moving every day and going to the gym 3 times a week. 3. Travel, even if it only by car and visiting local destinations. Especially being by the beach is my happy place and I need to prioritise doing more of this for my wellbeing. Combining this with catching up with special and dear friends is also a double bonus. We know how important it is to connect with those that you love. Continue to do: 4. Mediate daily - I discovered meditation when I was at University but I always struggled with it. It was only when I accepted the struggle and made it work for me that I found the love for meditation. By that I mean, if I was listening to a meditation and I wanted to stop I did. I started with only a few minutes and I now practice for a minimum of 10 minutes a day. Starting each day with this is what keeps me centered. It is what gives me clarity and calm. 5. Connect with gratitude. I love to do this after meditating but anytime of the day is great too. What are you grateful for? Focusing on this lifts my emotions. Shout out to Danny Blackford, on leave at the moment. I am very grateful for you being my partner on this podcast and even during the challenging times always making me smile. He is not afraid to say no and that is something I would like to do more of too! Thanks Danny. I hope this episode has inspired you to prioritise what matters to you, to take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself and remember that change is not easy. When you create your list, focus on one area at a time. Remember that relapse is normal. You are not failing as that is part of creating change. Do the things that support your wellbeing your happiness. Best wishes and stay safe everyone.