First week down!

As I am writing this, we are in DAY 6 of January. DAY 6 already!!! How are you doing? More importantly, how are you feeling?

The week leading up to the new year, I decided to try staying off technology as much as possible. I won’t lie, I couldn’t stay completely off it. I was able to ONLY go on social media for no more than twice per day and each time, no more than 5 minutes. That’s quite an accomplishment! I’d like to pat myself on the back for that one.

Here’s the crazy thing, since I’ve allowed myself to start using technology again, I haven’t been on social media as often or as long as I used to before my little break form it. **I know, we are only in day 6.** Perhaps I really needed the detox?!?! 2020 was a year of the unknown and the start of a new normal. Naturally, many of us was just at home scrolling through our phones and/or catching up on all the shows/movies we’ve been dying to watch, but didn’t have the time to before all the quarantines and lockdowns. Which is fair, because I totally did my share of binge watching. My friends all knew when I temporarily got Netflix. My gosh…it was pure joy in the beginning to just sit there, not move and watch the entire series of Scandal. It was truly blissful for about 4 weeks.

As we were coming into the new year, I was reflecting on 2020. As nice as it was to be able to watch shows and chill out at home, I couldn’t picture having that kind of life for the entirety of 2021. While I was off the technology, I took much of the time to catch up on reading, journaling and goal setting. I was able to focus on other things and it made me feel different from majority of last year. For me, 2020 was about pushing through and being grateful for everything I have. That week gave me a refreshed mindset and it made me crave for learning. All the reading must have gotten my mind to open up, then it made me want to learn about things I am curious about. I’ve signed up for a few courses and workshops throughout the year, which I am so excited for. It is always nice to add to your skillset and keeping yourself sharp.

I have also decided I need to be more gentle on myself this year. Do more for me, do more of what I want to do, check in with myself. The reality, if you are not doing well, you won’t be very useful attempting to accomplish any task. At the end of the day, you are the one suffering and life is to be lived to the fullest and not suffered through. Not everyday will be perfect, but be selfish and live your life with joy. You deserve it! It is so very important and that is the intention I’ve set for myself this year.   

Again, how are you feeling? What can you do to make this a great year and live to your fullest?

Until next time, sending you love and positive vibes!

​~Rowena~ ✌️❤️😘