07/01/2024
Do you make New Year Resolutions?
We'll be honest, we gave up on them because they simply don't work for us and by the second week in January we were feeling like we'd already failed! So, now we start our year with a Mantra.
So, what is a mantra and why have one?
A mantra is a word or phrase that you repeat to yourself, either out loud or in your mind, which helps you to focus... it can calm you down, or motivate you onwards, it can help you to feel confident, or remind you to 'let it go!'.
We like mantras because they are more flexible, adaptable, and positive than setting New Year's Resolutions that seem to come with an in-built judgement time-bomb!
Our first mantra, "Two dogs" was all about living somewhere beautiful, with room for dogs (and other animals) to run around. We measured every decision against whether it would get us closer to our goal.
We now live in beautiful Cumbria, on top of a hill with 360 degree views of the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District... and yes, we have two wonderful rescue dogs, Isca and Emrys.... and some Indian Runner Ducks.
This year our mantra is ‘Big skies’. This is about truly living our dream. Saying 'No' to the things that drain us, and 'Yes' to the things that bring us joy and energy.... while still being able to pay the bills!
What's your mantra for 2024?
If you'd like to reconnect with what's important to you this year. Join us at our ‘Love Yourself February’ Wellbeing Retreat at Augill Castle in Cumbria from 2-4th February, either a as day guest (on Saturday 3rd Feb) or stay for the whole weekend.
We'd love to meet you and spend some time finding out what your dreams are and how you can take the first step to making them a reality.
