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As I check in with clients this week I am reminded of the mixed feelings that people have about New Year’s. Some relish it, some roll their eyes at the mere mention of it. Some celebrate the changing of years at a time other than January 1st, and some don’t feel it meaningful to celebrate the changing of years at all. Although there may be nothing particularly special about the shift of the Gregorian calendar from one year to the next, there is a good deal of social hype around it. Whether we get caught up in the hype or not, we can work to harness that energy. It may be worth noting that there are other factors besides the date change that can contribute to fresh energy at the start of the calendar year. Finishing out the holiday season alone is generally a relief for people, and often ends with clearing & restoration of our physical space. We may also temporarily withdraw from social events & celebrations, naturally entering a period of rest & reflection. The reprieve may be temporary… we may be launched right back into hectic schedules, challenging relationship dynamics, medical procedures, the realities of our government… and perhaps we never got a break from those things at all. Either way, we could all use a fresh start every now and again. Use it. Purge, cry, hydrate, sleep, re-set, make that vision board, check back in on your values, pull some cards, journal, even set those resolutions if you heart desires it. It’s OKAY that this energy is temporary and unsustainable just like new relationship energy. That doesn’t make it any less powerful, useful or any less valuable to experience. #newyear #selfreflect #wellness #mentalhealth