In this episode, Ms. Amber reflects on the start of 2024, emphasizing the importance of setting general goals and choosing a word of the year to guide your direction. She encourages journaling as a way to stay centered and grounded, She emphasizes the importance of recognizing your worth just as you are and the value of living intentionally. Ms. Amber shares her journey of learning to prioritize self-care and how it has positively impacted her life. She also touches on the unpredictability of life's curveballs and the need to adapt. Ultimately, she invites everyone to embrace the new year with intention, choose joy, and remember the value of rest and gratitude. Welcome to 2024!
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 11:11] Personal Reflections and Growth
Ms. Amber discusses the new year and its potential for both good and challenging experiences.
Emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the value of living in the present moment.
She shares her personal journey of discovering that busyness doesn't define self-worth.
Reflects on learning to value stillness and self-worth beyond constant activity.
[11:12 - 15:20] Setting Goals and Intentions
Setting goals for the new year, with a preference for general goals over specific ones.
Choosing a word of the year as a guiding theme, with her choice being "centered."
The importance of living a balanced, healthy life is inspired by the Blue Zones concept.
[15:21 - 24:38] Finding Joy and Gratitude
The power of journaling for personal growth and reflection.
Emphasizing the importance of self-care and boundaries.
Prioritizing activities and relationships that bring joy.
Learn to say no to commitments that don't align with your well-being.
The value of daily gratitude practice in fostering positivity.
[24:39 - 26:25] Closing Segment
Recognizing that life has its seasons of busyness and stillness.
Adapting to unexpected challenges and curveballs.
The transformative power of self-discovery and growth.
Ending with a reminder that you are enough as you are.
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Tweetable Quotes:
"The only thing we control is how we adapt and how we move forward through the stuff that comes our way that we do not have control over." - Ms. Amber
"You are enough just as you are." - Ms. Amber
"When we are in the mix of the darkness of the really hard, we can pull on all the good lessons we've learned. And life is going to throw us really hard things, even if you plan, even if you pick your word of the year, even if you write out your goals, it's just how are you going to respond to them? what lessons are we going to learn from them?" - Ms. Amber
