It’s a cold Sunday morning in January and we’re already a few weeks into 2023. I’ve just come back from a really nice walk with a friend along the Long Island Sound. We had a chance to catch up about how we spent our holidays, but our conversation was also centered on looking back at the past year and what 2023 will be for each of us. Just as quickly as the phrase, "new year’s resolution" was mentioned, we both expressed some ambivalence about it. I don’t know how you feel about resolutions, but I much prefer to set an intention so I’ll share mine with you.
My intention this year is to take better care of me in the following ways:
I will notice all the incremental accomplishments every day.
I will spend more time in nature and walk more even if it’s just 10-15 minutes a day (My nutrition coach says this is one thing I can do to help regulate my nervous system and my stress).
I will play more, have more fun and laugh more, YES, We all need more of this.
I will take the word “should” out of my vocabulary.
I will really focus on my own Pilates practice, investing in weekly private lessons again because I know I need that extra attention to help me be accountable. I want to continue to move with ease and strength, defying this whole aging thing and Pilates is an important part of achieving that for me.
I know how lucky I am to not only love what I do, but to still be curious about what I do. I think our team here all feels that way. We’re grateful to share our passion and knowledge of Pilates with this wonderful community of clients who show up consistently every week to learn, progress, and get stronger. We applaud you for choosing YOU!
So as we ease into this new year, take a moment to think about what you want to focus on, what change you want to feel or see, no matter how small it is. What intention would you like to set for this year? We’re here, ready to make a plan with you and make it happen.
Cheers to 2023
Lots of love,
Claudia and The Darien Pilates Team