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Thank you, truly and deeply, for showing up, reading these emails, Here on the 8th day of January I have a feeling January will fly by just as fast as December did. I'm hoping to live life at a slower pace and be more focused on my priorities. My word of 2025 is committed. I am committed to being more present. For my family, for my readers, for myself.
Book Nook
Here are some mindful book recommendations for January, focusing on serenity, harmony, and personal growth:
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
📖 Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach
📖 Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristin Neff
📖 Wherever You Go, There You Are – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mental Health & Healing
📖 The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
📖 It’s OK That You’re Not OK – Megan Devine
📖 Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Simple Living & Intentionality
📖 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown
📖 The Little Book of Hygge – Meik Wiking
📖 Atomic Habits – James Clear
Inspiration & Personal Growth
📖 The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown
📖 Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
📖 The Mountain Is You – Brianna Wiest
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New Year: New Goals and Resolutions?
Tips for Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
The start of a new year brings a fresh opportunity to set goals, embrace change, and cultivate growth. Whether it's improving mental well-being, advancing a career, strengthening relationships, or prioritizing self-care, setting clear resolutions helps create a roadmap for success. However, achieving these goals requires more than just good intentions—it takes commitment, consistency, and accountability. By tracking progress, seeking support from a community, and making adjustments along the way, individuals can turn aspirations into lasting habits. The key is to set realistic, meaningful goals and to stay motivated even when challenges arise. With the right mindset and accountability systems in place, the new year can be a powerful time of transformation and achievement.
If you’ve set goals, would you please share at least one that’s got you excited right now?
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Before I sign off for the year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of this incredible journey of Seeking Serenity and Harmony.
Laurie Your Mentor and Cheerleader
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