EP119: Retreat and Renew in New Year

Published: Jan. 5, 2023, 8 a.m.

Before you run full speed ahead into the New Year, take one more moment of rest. You\u2019ll need to care for yourself properly and plan rest to show up as your best self. This episode talks about how we retreat and renew in the New Year.

I\u2019m so excited for 2023! This year represents a clean slate. It\u2019s full of possibilities, and we can go anywhere from this point. As we embrace this reset, we get another chance to go inwards and remind ourselves of what really matters before setting out on this year\u2019s journey.

I\u2019m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP119\u2019s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. After a flurry of activity in my personal and professional life, I can slow things down and take more time for myself. I\u2019m giving myself some needed self-care instead of rushing to meet life\u2019s demand.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about how you can retreat and renew in the New Year. Each year you\u2019re held accountable to a balance sheet of your goals. There\u2019s no pressure. It\u2019s more like you get to look at your progress and update how you manage your journey. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

  • What are you most excited about as you look at the year ahead and you see your year as this clean slate?
  • What gets you excited and lights you up?
  • Where do you want to go?
  • What do you want to do?
  • How do you want to show up for yourself?
  • What goals are you going to set and how will you go after them?
  • Are you taking time to slow down and go inward?
  • Where is your heart calling you?
  • Are you feeling energized to take on the year?

You get to start over and make something new this year. Since you are the CEO of your life, you get to consciously choose each intentional step of 2023.

Be okay with giving yourself time to rest. It could be one of the best decisions you make. Retreat and renew into the New Year with these Wise Walk questions:

  • Where in your life can you take a metaphorical smoke break so you can take time to go inward?
  • Where can you set intentional breaks?
  • How can you step outside of your normal life to give yourself a retreat?
  • Are you allowing yourself to detach from your to-dos and recharge your energy?
  • Can you have a staycation if you aren\u2019t able to travel far?
  • Where can you enjoy the intention of a retreat?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

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In this episode:

[00:23] - Welcome to the show!

[01:40] - Look at your year as a clean slate.

[03:24] - What is Mary Tess the most excited about?

[05:40] - What are ways you can take a break as you pursue your goals?

[08:28] - How can you step outside of your normal life to give yourself a retreat?

[11:00] - Where can you enjoy the intention of retreat?

[12:54] - Thank you for listening!

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Memorable Quotes:

  • \u201cYou can channel all of the goals and dreams and passions that light you up, so that you can live your best life in this coming year.\u201d - Mary Tess

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