Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity - Mindful Minute - Reflect & Set an Intention for the Year

Episode Date: December 28, 2022

A few thoughts as the end of the year comes to a close: take some personal time to reflect, and think of a word or intention for the next year. Enjoying Wake Me Up? Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Sign up and start your 7-day free trial at https://wakemeup.supercast.com/. Follow the show on Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon - Podchaser Say hi or request an episode at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches. And find the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day 😃 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you'd like to enjoy Wake Me Up completely ad-free and get access to exclusive bonus content, check out the link in the show notes for the Wake Me Up premium feed. Hey friends, and welcome to Wake Me Up. I'm Tyler, your host as always, and I'm so thrilled that you're here. Today, I thought we'd do something a little bit different. And just talk about looking back on the past year and looking forward to the next one. As the year closes, it's a great time to take the first time. opportunity to reflect.

I'm sure you know, a lot can happen in a year, sometimes so much that it's hard to keep track of it all. Maybe you even came to that realization yesterday in our reflective meditation. But no matter what you've gone through this year, it's important to remember that every experience serves a purpose in life. The highs help us appreciate and savor the good times.

And the lows help us appreciate, help us grow and learn from our challenges. So as we reflect on the year that's just passed, let's take a moment to cultivate gratitude for everything that's happened. Let's be thankful for the people who have supported us and the people who've challenged us, for the moments of joy and connection that we've shared, and the lessons we've learned from the obstacles we've faced.

In this spirit of gratitude, let's look towards the future with hope and optimism. Let's remember that every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and to find joy in the world around us. So let's make the most of each day and be grateful for all that it brings. Now, at this time of year, a lot of people talk about New Year's resolutions.

But we all know nobody really sticks to those. and that's because goals evolve. Unexpected things happen all the time, and we change as humans. So I'm a bigger fan of a word of the year rather than a specific resolution. Just a simple word that you can stick with and make your intention for the year. I'll tell you mine. It's focus. I want to trim off some of the fat in my life,

cut down on things and relationships that don't bring me any meaning and value so that I can focus that time and energy on the things that I truly want out of my life. And I think a word for the year like this is a lot more valuable than a resolution. Something like focus or love or stability, these ideas are malleable.

They can change with your life. And we all know that the circumstances of life can change a lot in a year. But no matter what happens, you can still seek to be more focused, have more love or more stability. So I encourage you to think about the word, the intention that you have for this year. And write it down somewhere that you'll see often. Like a sticky note that you can put on your computer. Whatever you choose, I'm so excited. to see you bring that intention to life.

I know it's going to be great. Now, looking forward, I've got a great lineup of episodes coming your way that will help you step into the new year with a positive mindset and full of energy. Starting with a bonus sleep meditation that will not only help you get the rest you need and deserve, but it will also help you bring your dreams to fruition.

That's coming out on the 30th. Then I've got a slew of episodes starting on January 1 that will get your mindset ready to make the most of this year. And I can't wait to see you there. So happy holidays. I'll talk to you soon. And until next time, go out and have a fantastic day.