Thank you so much for including me in your round up 🤩 also for the waking up through the night, for my daughter I give her a hot water bottle and for some reason this sends her back to sleep? And for my son I tell him to read and that usually does the trick! It's funny...you think the waking through the night ends after the newborn/toddler stage but nope! X
Ah Jenna, this was such a brilliant post. Thank you for sharing where you are at and I am so glad you waited until you felt things flow. I am also SO happy to hear that even a sentence of my writing has helped you to live more in tune with the seasons and that you have found it to be a positive shift. It’s an honour to be included in this lovely post xx
Thanks so much Lyndsay, and thanks for your inspiration too. I'm really enjoying learning about the seasons and leaning into it more. I think it's a great way to practice self-compassion because you realise, hmm maybe I'm feeling this way because that's the seasonal energy, rather than blaming yourself because you haven't got energy. How has your January been? Hope you had a lovely holiday too! xx
Yes that is definitely the beauty of it and it feels so much more easeful that way. January has been busy with both children’s birthdays and our holiday of course (which I slightly feel like I am cheating seasonal living with but also bringing in warmth as a balance is no bad thing!) at the same time I have found some pockets of space for finding my guiding words and some big dreams coming into view, still a slow process but feeling it out! xx
Hope your children both had lovely birthdays. I'm glad that there's been a balance of busyness but pockets of space for you too in Jan. And absolutely, getting some winter sun can never be a bad thing. I lived in Gran Canaria for a year while I was in uni, and it always blew my mind how I'd be on the beach in December or Jan and it'd be well over 30 degrees! Very exciting about the big dreams coming into view too, looking forward to seeing them come to life for you xx
Oh wow, how amazing! We were not far away in Tenerife, it is baffling how you can be comfortably swimming in the sea in January! Thank you Jenna and I look forward to seeing your year ahead unfold too xx
I’m so with you... starting slow is staring strong! January has such a depth but it’s definitely mostly beneath the surface. Sounds like you are honouring your pace so beautifully. Thank you for including my note too. Xxx
It's a relief to give ourselves that permission to start slow isn't it. I'm interested to see how Spring feels now after a slower start to the year. I loved your note, it really resonated. How has your January been? xx
I have found over the past few years of 'wintering' that my spring and summer feels so much more energised!!! Well - maybe not last year being with a tiny baby - but usually!!! January has been OK... mostly in the thick of Mothering and finding small gaps to create in - but hopefully Vesper will get a little more settled in to nursery and I will start to gradually get a little more space. She has her one year vaccinations though this week so I am writing this one off!!! xxx
Hope Vesper is OK with her injections, it's always tough on them ❤️. Nursery settling in is a really tough time isn't it, hard for you and for them, even though you know they will be fine, it's a big transition. Something else that's not talked about enough too! Glad you've find moments to create in too. That's so good to know too about the more energised Spring and Summers too xx
Jenna I so relate to the januaryness of this month and feeling a little less inspired and it’s such a looong month (also we all seem to be ill on a cycle which keeps repeating!) thank you so much for mentioning my post I am so glad it has inspired you! I have been doing my best to avoid insta I keep being sent links or ending up there by accident which is interesting but i am doing much better at avoiding the mindless scroll which in turn has benefitted my mental health I am sure. I am going to try 30 days (somewhere in the middle I think started nye) and see where I get to. I think I do need it to grow my business but I also think I was just scrolling so I need to use it more mindfully and intentionally from now on. I am excited to hear how you get on with it too. It sounds like it is already having a positive impact which is fab news 🙌🏻
It is a long month isn't it and I love the word 'januaryness' too! Your post came at the right time, towards the end of last year, I just found myself scrolling and wasting so much time on Insta. Well done on avoiding it, it's not easy!! It's amazing how much better you feel mentally isn't it. I'm the same as you, I do want to use it, but in a way that I can just kind of post something and then come off it, and not find myself down a rabbithole. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with using it more intentionally too.
So much yesss! We have to take the time to pause now and then and we definitely need to keep janaury as a slower time.. if that’s what we need.. everyone needs to follow their own guidance, but I totally agree that our society is beyond out of touch of what is best for our body, mind and soul this time of year🤍 hugs to you mama
Yes, such a good point, if that's what we need, everyone is different and some people might be raring to go in Jan. Yes, and it's hard to go against the grain isn't it, of what society is telling us. But like you say, following your own guidance can only be a good thing. How has your January been? x
ha! nothing as planned...got hit with viruses through the house this ENTIRE month and all the things I had wanted to do, just got pushed aside...seems to happen often in Jan..another reason to tke it slow... lol
You are welcome! These are good tips, thank you - I think my eldest would like the hot water bottle. She tries to read herself back to sleep too but struggles. Yes, unfortunately it just carries on in different ways doesn't it! How old are your kids? X
Thank you so much for including me in your round up 🤩 also for the waking up through the night, for my daughter I give her a hot water bottle and for some reason this sends her back to sleep? And for my son I tell him to read and that usually does the trick! It's funny...you think the waking through the night ends after the newborn/toddler stage but nope! X
Ah Jenna, this was such a brilliant post. Thank you for sharing where you are at and I am so glad you waited until you felt things flow. I am also SO happy to hear that even a sentence of my writing has helped you to live more in tune with the seasons and that you have found it to be a positive shift. It’s an honour to be included in this lovely post xx
Thanks so much Lyndsay, and thanks for your inspiration too. I'm really enjoying learning about the seasons and leaning into it more. I think it's a great way to practice self-compassion because you realise, hmm maybe I'm feeling this way because that's the seasonal energy, rather than blaming yourself because you haven't got energy. How has your January been? Hope you had a lovely holiday too! xx
Yes that is definitely the beauty of it and it feels so much more easeful that way. January has been busy with both children’s birthdays and our holiday of course (which I slightly feel like I am cheating seasonal living with but also bringing in warmth as a balance is no bad thing!) at the same time I have found some pockets of space for finding my guiding words and some big dreams coming into view, still a slow process but feeling it out! xx
Hope your children both had lovely birthdays. I'm glad that there's been a balance of busyness but pockets of space for you too in Jan. And absolutely, getting some winter sun can never be a bad thing. I lived in Gran Canaria for a year while I was in uni, and it always blew my mind how I'd be on the beach in December or Jan and it'd be well over 30 degrees! Very exciting about the big dreams coming into view too, looking forward to seeing them come to life for you xx
Oh wow, how amazing! We were not far away in Tenerife, it is baffling how you can be comfortably swimming in the sea in January! Thank you Jenna and I look forward to seeing your year ahead unfold too xx
I’m so with you... starting slow is staring strong! January has such a depth but it’s definitely mostly beneath the surface. Sounds like you are honouring your pace so beautifully. Thank you for including my note too. Xxx
It's a relief to give ourselves that permission to start slow isn't it. I'm interested to see how Spring feels now after a slower start to the year. I loved your note, it really resonated. How has your January been? xx
I have found over the past few years of 'wintering' that my spring and summer feels so much more energised!!! Well - maybe not last year being with a tiny baby - but usually!!! January has been OK... mostly in the thick of Mothering and finding small gaps to create in - but hopefully Vesper will get a little more settled in to nursery and I will start to gradually get a little more space. She has her one year vaccinations though this week so I am writing this one off!!! xxx
Hope Vesper is OK with her injections, it's always tough on them ❤️. Nursery settling in is a really tough time isn't it, hard for you and for them, even though you know they will be fine, it's a big transition. Something else that's not talked about enough too! Glad you've find moments to create in too. That's so good to know too about the more energised Spring and Summers too xx
Thank you. Can’t say I’m looking forward to them xx
Thanks for sharing, Jenna! xo
You are welcome, I loved your post!
Jenna I so relate to the januaryness of this month and feeling a little less inspired and it’s such a looong month (also we all seem to be ill on a cycle which keeps repeating!) thank you so much for mentioning my post I am so glad it has inspired you! I have been doing my best to avoid insta I keep being sent links or ending up there by accident which is interesting but i am doing much better at avoiding the mindless scroll which in turn has benefitted my mental health I am sure. I am going to try 30 days (somewhere in the middle I think started nye) and see where I get to. I think I do need it to grow my business but I also think I was just scrolling so I need to use it more mindfully and intentionally from now on. I am excited to hear how you get on with it too. It sounds like it is already having a positive impact which is fab news 🙌🏻
It is a long month isn't it and I love the word 'januaryness' too! Your post came at the right time, towards the end of last year, I just found myself scrolling and wasting so much time on Insta. Well done on avoiding it, it's not easy!! It's amazing how much better you feel mentally isn't it. I'm the same as you, I do want to use it, but in a way that I can just kind of post something and then come off it, and not find myself down a rabbithole. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with using it more intentionally too.
So much yesss! We have to take the time to pause now and then and we definitely need to keep janaury as a slower time.. if that’s what we need.. everyone needs to follow their own guidance, but I totally agree that our society is beyond out of touch of what is best for our body, mind and soul this time of year🤍 hugs to you mama
Yes, such a good point, if that's what we need, everyone is different and some people might be raring to go in Jan. Yes, and it's hard to go against the grain isn't it, of what society is telling us. But like you say, following your own guidance can only be a good thing. How has your January been? x
ha! nothing as planned...got hit with viruses through the house this ENTIRE month and all the things I had wanted to do, just got pushed aside...seems to happen often in Jan..another reason to tke it slow... lol
Hope you are all feeling better, its so hard when everyone is ill, either one after the other or all at once, it just feels never-ending doesn't it.
You are welcome! These are good tips, thank you - I think my eldest would like the hot water bottle. She tries to read herself back to sleep too but struggles. Yes, unfortunately it just carries on in different ways doesn't it! How old are your kids? X
Thank you so much for including my book, I'm so glad 'Slow Seasons' resonated with you ❤️