New year new you true you!

We’ve reached the end of January!  Hopefully this means we might soon see the end of all the ‘New Year, New You’ calls to action that seem to be everywhere this month.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never found this to be the most inspiring season for me to embark on new things and change my life in any meaningful way.

I tend to feel a bit more sluggish and inclined to hibernating at this time of year.  The last thing I want to deprive myself of in the cold depths of winter is a nice glass of wine or some comfort food.  Although, like most people I have often felt I should be making resolutions, to lose weight, get fit, etc.  Only to end up feeling a bit guilty or disappointed when I don’t follow through on these empty goals.

Nowadays, I am much more comfortable being true to myself.  I am aware that I am better in getting things done when the time is right for me.  Come the springtime, I know I’ll feel more motivated.  This means therefore that I am likely to be more successful in anything I decide to start.

Some of us are morning people rather than night owls.  Likewise we are all guided by different influences when it comes to making changes or beginning periods of renewal or growth in our lives.

Why not forget the new year, new you mantras this time?  Join me instead in focusing on nurturing our true selves this year:  New year, True you?