💆🏻New Year, New Mindset 💆🏾♀️
By: Arnica Lande
After a year that has passed far too quickly and a constant search for a future not ruled by COVID, it can be especially challenging to live in the present. Sometimes it’s too uncomfortable to sit with our current reality of plans constantly interrupted by a positive COVID case and a fear that comes with every sore throat. There are ways to combat these feelings though; gentle reminders we can give ourselves and daily choices that help us better cope with stressful situations. During turbulent times when so much feels out of our control, what we do have control over is how we react to situations, the choices we make to “show up” for ourselves, and the empathy we have for ourselves and others.
Be kind to yourself. When you hear yourself speaking negatively, pause and ask if that’s how you really feel. Is it something you would ever say out loud to someone else? If not, then you shouldn’t be saying it to you, either. If we can create a habit of catching the negative thoughts when they start, we begin to rewire the way we interact with negative thought patterns and can ultimately replace them with positive ones.
Be kind to others. When we start by giving love to ourselves, it makes being kind to others much easier. In a world that’s so polarizing, it is bold to be empathetic. The simple act of trying to understand someone else, even when we don’t agree, can help to eliminate negative feelings that may be contributing to a need to escape or a loss of control.
New year, new mindset. The New Year is a perfect time to reframe your mindset. Set an attainable goal, or even better, a series of goals, that can’t necessarily be derailed by COVID. While resolutions often crumble several months into the new year, a concrete, simplified, quantifiable goal can provide motivation that will hold you accountable and leave you feeling in control.
Choose movement. Moving your body will boost endorphins and leave you with an elevated sense of self. Often, it helps to clear the head and feel more grounded. Taking a Fierce45 class also allows us to practice working through stressful situations so that we can better handle stress in other areas of life. If you’re currently on a class pack or take classes at Fierce through Class Pass, consider increasing your workouts with an 8 class per month membership, currently $22 for the first month (promo code 2022 at checkout, terms and conditions apply). Finding consistency in your weekly routine is key to building sustainability and will leave you feeling accomplished, taking control of your life.
Remember, whatever changes you choose to make as we enter 2022, they don’t need to happen all at once. In fact, it’s just about creating small habits over time which lead to lasting change. In an already overwhelming world, there’s no need to add more stress. The simple steps you pursue should make your daily life a little easier to navigate, leaving you feeling in control.