I don’t know about you, but this year I’m totally on board with this notion of “wintering.”
It promotes the idea that we rest in January. Just as in nature, in the dead of winter, there are no fresh starts, and there is nothing yet springing back to life.
This is particularly appealing after the hustle and bustle of November and December, full of gatherings, shopping, prepping, decorating and going full throttle to bring all of the holiday celebrations together.
I love this idea that winter isn’t for pushing or reinventing yourself, it’s for conserving energy until the light comes back.
So, if energy is low and your body wants quieter days, that makes sense.
Especially if you’re of an age when the body is no longer interested in performing on cue, and doing what you think is expected of you, is a thing of the past (aka people pleasing).
While some may be ready to go full steam ahead at the first of the year, which is great, take those reigns and harness that momentum.
There is also permission here to listen to your body and not the noise.
To rest without guilt.
To let January be January.
If you feel like slowing down, even though you just took time off in December, because for most, that was anything but relaxing, that’s okay.
Nothing needs to be fixed; you might just be wintering.
Allow for the downtime and enjoy doing what truly feels best for you.
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell