HOW ARE YOU MENTALLY EASING INTO 2024?

At the beginning of each year, we often create long lists of resolutions with good intentions, but they can actually cause undue mental stress. I looked for an alternate solution which would allow me to accomplish all those wonderful things I set out to do in a mentally, emotionally, and physically sustainable way for me.

Every year since 2009, I have been picking a focus word instead of creating resolutions. Choosing a single focus word each year has allowed me to thrive, and at Tala Thrive, we want you to begin to fully thrive in life without putting additional pressures on yourself.

Lola Akinmade

My word for 2023 - “Grace” - created a seismic shift in the way I think about my mental health and holistic wellbeing. When I lived my year of Grace, it meant I was moving through life with harmony, presence, and alignment. It was a quality of being thoughtful and intentional. Of easing into decisions, opportunities, relationships, and situations with a lot less pressure on myself to show up perfectly. Of not being disappointed in myself if I missed a gym session or reached for an extra handful of crisps.

Living my year of Grace meant finding the right balance for me.

I was finally thriving in ways that were mentally sustainable for me. I was kinder to myself after failed decisions. I held space for people to feel completely seen and safe. I was growing in my craft and evolving emotionally.

This is also why, here at Tala Thrive, we’ve decided to choose a focus word each month starting with our month of Grace. You’re already living that word by giving yourself grace if your schedule slides a bit or plans you have put in place get delayed by a few days.

Each month, we’ll share tips, resources, and ongoing support to help implement our word of the month in your life. As always, we’ll also connect you to therapists or coaches who can support you in setting your intentions in a sustainable and manageable way.

Remember, we want you to thrive - mentally, physically, and emotionally - and so we’re here to slowly peel off those layers of constant hustling to survive, so you can start living the life you truly deserve.

Our platform matches you to therapists and coaches who understand your culture, language and/or religion – for culturally competent care, so join our waitlist so we can connect you.

Personally, I am still easing into the new year and letting it unfold naturally. Above all, the peace of mind that has come with this new pace has given me the space and grace to continue showing up as my authentic self in every situation, relationship, and circumstance.

So tell us on Instagram, what did you give yourself Grace for last year and how do you plan on giving yourself Grace this year?

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