Ep. 47: Stillness in the Chaos: A Gentle December Reset

In this episode, I invite you to check-in with yourself. This one is a reminder for me, for you, for all of us navigating the mental load, expectations, and heightened energy of this time of year. I talk about the importance of pausing, reclaiming our attention from our phones, recognising resentment and overwhelm as signals, and finding micro-moments of presence throughout the day. I share how I’m practising time away from my phone, simple somatic practices, and the power of sitting down, literally, as an invitation to breathe. This is a reminder to return to ourselves before the world pulls us outward.In this episode I explore:How December hype, pressure and mental load impact the bodyMy own phone habits, sharing accountability, and why I’m putting my phone away in the hallwayThe resentment, overwhelm and cultural expectations around women carrying the invisible loadWhy we must advocate for our peaceSimple practices for slowing down:Hand on heartHavening A 10-30 second breathSitting on a park bench or a different chair as a cue to pauseHow to access stillness even in crowded, noisy environmentsUsing shakers to release energy if you’re highly sensitive or have been around lots of peopleReclaiming your December by simplifying, delegating and letting go of idealsRemembering the beauty of the season without abandoning ourselvesReturning to your inner untouched pool of stillness and the wild simplicity withinIf this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you subscribe and leave a rating/review. If you feel called to share it with someone who you think might benefit, I'd love for you to pass it along.Thank you for being a part of this adventure and exploration :)Until next time, Anna xxIf you would like to dive deeper into simplicity and decluttering check out my masterclass ⁠⁠Wild Simplicity: The First Step⁠⁠, which is available now on my website and in my Instagram bio.If you're keen to get started or continue letting go and decluttering in your home, I have something for you that you'll love:✨ Free Guide to Help You Start Decluttering: A Gentle Guide for Simplifying Your Home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my free guide here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, I’d love to hear your reflections on this episode.You can message me on Instagram @wildsimplicity or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I’d love to connect.