Day 19
...Reconnect, this time with ourselves
Welcome to Day NINETEEN of our A-Z+ of Seasonal Sanity Savers – 2024.
Today’s letter ‘R’ is so important for we introvert. I am choosing today’s word to be Reconnect, this time with ourselves. Make time for a little check-in on our own wellbeing.
Replenishing your energy is non-negotiable during the festive rush, however the reality is that true recharging starts with reconnecting to your needs.
Pause for a moment today and ask yourself these questions,
“What am I really feeling right now?” And be honest with yourself as a superhero stance when you’re trying to reconnect with yourself won’t cut the mustard.
“What do I really need right now?” This is about seeing where you may need to adjust your plan in order to meet your needs. It’s no crime to look out for your own needs, in fact, it is our responsibility to do so.
It could be as simple as more rest, a nourishing meal, or even a few minutes of uninterrupted and complete silence. Treat this practice like a therapeutic check-in with your inner being. By getting back into alignment with your needs, you can sidestep unnecessary overwhelm and make choices that honour your boundaries. Because remember, explicit boundaries are beautiful!
Now, take it a step further and think about your emergency IRK (Introvert Recharging Kit) and yes I totally created that abbreviation right here, right now and I am claiming it as mine. LOL! (No but seriously, I am)
What are the essential go-to tools, activities, or comforts that instantly make you feel centred?
Perhaps it’s your favourite playlist.
A journal to clear your thoughts.
Maybe a long walk away from the crowds.
Make sure you have easy access to your essentials, and please remember that reconnecting with yourself isn’t selfish, far from it. It is your secret to flourishing amid the loud and non-stop festive cheer.
Tomorrow we move to S! If you had to pick a word starting with S to add to your festive sanity kit, what would it be? Let’s see if we’re on the same page!
Quietly, and selflessly yours,
Joanna
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