Day 30 – December 30, 2024

Day 30

... 2 days to Year 2025

Welcome to Day THIRTY of our A-Z+ of Seasonal Sanity Savers – 2024.

Can you believe it – now it’s just 2 days until the New Year.

The number 2 signifies peace and balance in both relationships and things.

Think diplomacy, tact, with harmony and teamwork.

Just reading and internalising those words helps me to relax – interesting isn’t it?

So today, it’s about identifying 2 things you’d like to attract into your life.

My 2 are

  1. Balance in all things as I’m often out of kilter. This includes things like sleep, nutrition and self-care.
  2. Playfulness as I can get too serious. Those who know me well will know I have a playful side but it gets lost sometimes.

How am I going to make these two happen?

Well, now I’m letting go of other people’s expectations, being hard on myself and following the pack, I have plenty of room for balance and playfulness in my life.

I feel excited at that prospect too.

Day 30 CD2

What I will need to do is recognise that I am surrounded by opportunities for this and I just need to shift my focus to spot them. This recent podcast episode focuses on just that: Listen here.

We finish our countdown tomorrow when it’ll be just 1 day to go. I have to admit, I feel a little sad at the thought of these posts ending. I feel my sanity returning when I create them to share with you.

With just 1 day to go though, it’s time for the big question.

What 1 thing are you really setting your sights on for 2025?

Quietly, and playfully yours,
Joanna

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Cage Rattler & Bias Shifter – Helping organisations unlock potential by shifting extraversion bias | Coaching quiet leaders | TEDx Speaker |  Trainer | Founder, CEO – Flourishing Introverts | Host – The Flourishing Introvert Talks and (dropping) Pebbles in the Pond | Author – The Flourishing Nudge  | Co-Flourisher, Co-Founder – Intent to Flourish

Day 03 – December 03, 2024

Day 03

...Because Boundaries are Essential!

Welcome to Day THREE of our A-Z+ of Seasonal Sanity Savers – 2024.

It is all about the “B” today – and I’m adding ‘Boundaries’ to your Sanity Saver Kit.

For we introverts, boundaries are essential for battery regulation; they’re armour that both protects and balances our power.

Our boundaries help us navigate the frenzied festive season without sacrificing our sanity and without giving up our peace.

Let us not forget, setting boundaries is not about being rigid, or rude. Far from it. It is about honouring our needs and creating space for what truly matters for us in this period.

Remember, we decide what we say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to, as I mentioned in A-Acknowledge yesterday.

Before committing, I always ask myself – Is this in alignment with my capacity and energy? Is this a priority for me? Will I feel happier or frustrated after accepting this?

Dec 03 - Boundaries

Installing, maintaining and upholding boundaries protects us from burn-out, from misunderstandings, keeping us safe from overwhelm.

Saying ‘no’ is not being impolite. Quite the opposite – it is a powerful form of self-care and honest communication so a respectful gesture for all involved.

In believe boundaries ascertain meaningful connection without exhaustion or keeping up appearances, no pun intended.

Boundaries are indeed Balance, Benevolence and Beauty of authentically selective participation.

Let me say this out loud – prioritising your boundaries is not selfish, it is self-care.

“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” –  Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

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Tomorrow we dive into letter C. What do you think it will be about? I am curious about your guesses and contributions. (and not, it is NOT Contribution, LOL!)
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Cage Rattler & Bias Shifter – Helping organisations unlock potential by shifting extraversion bias | Coaching quiet leaders | TEDx Speaker |  Trainer | Founder, CEO – Flourishing Introverts | Host – The Flourishing Introvert Talks and (dropping) Pebbles in the Pond | Author – The Flourishing Nudge  | Co-Flourisher, Co-Founder – Intent to Flourish