Happy New Year! Ivy's January Newsletter
Embracing January: Slow Down, Recharge, and Start Strong ❄️
Happy New Year! 🥳
We’ve crossed into 2025, and if you’re like most folks, you’ve got that “New Year, New Me” energy buzzing. The gyms are packed, planners are filling up, resolutions, big goals, and a sense of “go, go, go." … How about we take a step back for a moment—this isn’t the time to go pedal-to-the-metal. Winter has a different rhythm; it’s slower and quieter. Pushing full steam ahead isn’t the goal. The focus is on finding balance, conserving energy, and being kind to yourself as you transition into 2025.
Nature’s in hibernation mode—trees, animals, and even the sun taking its time to rise and set. Winter embodies the Yin energy of the yin-yang dynamic—soft, reflective, and inward-focused. While society pushes us to be all Yang—action, achievement, hustle—it’s an occasion to admire the season and lean into the power of patience and self-compassion.
❄️Rethink Resolutions
January resolutions often come with big expectations and even bigger pressure. Let’s flip that belief system. Instead of aiming for massive change right away, think smaller. Small, deliberate actions. Actions that feel natural and sustainable, not forced or overwhelming.
Set Intentions, Not Deadlines: Resolutions can feel rigid like you’re racing against a clock. Swap them out for intentions that give you the flexibility to grow at your own pace. Forget the “all or nothing” mindset. Instead of saying, “I’m going to lose 20 pounds this month,” focus on simple habits like drinking more water or stretching daily.
Prioritize Recovery: Just like muscles grow stronger during rest, so do your mind and body. Catch up on sleep, take walks in nature instead of high-intensity workouts, and allow yourself to recharge.
What’s one simple habit you could build this winter? Maybe it’s journaling for 5 minutes in the morning. Or getting outside for a short walk every afternoon. Start small, and slowly add on to your new habits as the week pass.
❄️ Embrace the Art of Slowing Down
It might feel counterintuitive, but slowing down isn’t the same as being unproductive. Slowing down gives you clarity. It helps you figure out what really matters before diving in.
Conserve Your Energy: Winter is for recharging. Avoid draining yourself by overcommitting or chasing external expectations.
Stay Present: Don’t rush through these quieter moments. Savor them. Whether it’s sipping coffee in the morning, reading a good book, or just taking a deep breath—these small moments of mindfulness can anchor you.
❄️ Self-Compassion Over Perfection
We are all our own worst critics. It’s easy to get frustrated if you’re not where you want to be yet. Remember: progress isn’t linear, and January doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s a practice.
Try this January mantra: “I am doing enough, and I am enough.”
Give Yourself Grace: Missed a workout? Ate the pizza instead of the salad? It is not a failure. It’s human. Instead of feeling guilty, allow yourself to enjoy yourself in that moment. Give gratitude for that rest. Give gratitude for that yummy food.
Celebrate the Small Wins: Maybe you didn’t hit all your targets today, but what did you accomplish? That’s enough. You are enough.
Talk to Yourself Like You Would a Friend: Would you call your best friend a failure for skipping a task? Didn’t think so. It's self-expression and joy. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to feel accomplished or defeated—sometimes, it’s the quiet moments that mean the most.
Show yourself the same kindness.
This season has its own kind of strength. Winter teaches us patience. It reminds us that growth happens in cycles. Let this month be tuning in, not tuning out. Be present. Slow down. Recharge. When the time comes, you’ll be ready to take on the rest of 2025 with strength and clarity.
When spring comes, you’ll be glad you gave yourself this space to rest and realign. For now, honor the season and honor where you’re at. Slower days, quieter moments, and a little extra self-compassion can go a long way.
What’s one way you’ll give yourself a break this month? Think about it. Then, actually do it. You deserve that.
Ivy’s January Schedule
Columbus, OH
Tuesday, January 14th | 10am-8pm
Wednesday, January 15th | 10am-8pm
Thursday, January 16th | 10am-7pm
Stamford, CT
*TBD. I will be in Stamford 2-3 days in January.
🌟Here’s to starting 2025 with a clear mind, steady energy, and the confidence that you’re exactly where you need to be right now.🌟
Peace & Love,
Ivy Rosalia