Lessons I Learned in 2020

We’ve made it to December! Recently, I've been thinking about how much things have shifted and changed (dramatically!) in the past nine months. I don't know about you, but my sense of what's "normal" and "day-to-day" has changed considerably! 2020 has taught me many lessons, and I'd like to share just a few with you.

Lesson 1: We Adapt to Uncertainty
As humans, we adapt to our circumstances (whether or not we want to!) because it's necessary to our survival. 2020 has taught me that we can be resilient in the face of uncertainty. I marvel at the creativity, courage, and ingenuity of my family, friends, clients, and colleagues as we've adapted to the changes in our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. We can do, and have done, hard things this year. We will continue to adapt as we face the challenges ahead of us.

Lesson 2: Self-Care is Lifesaving
If you've ever been on an airplane, you've heard the following announcement during the flight attendants' safety instructions: "please secure your oxygen mask before helping others." 2020 has taught me over and over that self-care is essential to our well-being. Ensuring that our basic self-care needs are met (food, water, sleep/rest, safety, activity, leisure, sex, etc.) is as essential as oxygen. If our needs aren't getting met, we can't be there for the things, people, and events that matter to us. Self-care isn't selfish; it's lifesaving.

Lesson 3: Gratitude for the Simple Things
In the face of unimaginable losses this year- of lives, of opportunities, and of experiences, it can be challenging to muster up gratitude when there's so much suffering around us. I've learned that expressing gratitude for the simple things in my life helps to center and sustain me. Taking a moment to pause and tune in to what I'm grateful for (the sunshine, my warm cup of coffee, my family & friends) makes a world of difference in my attitude and energy level.

Let us all greet 2021 with hope and positivity!! If you could use support with your self-care, contact me today to schedule an inquiry call about my services!

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