Ep 95: September New Year Vibes? Why Starting Something New Feels So Hard (Especially in Perimenopause)

September can feel like a second New Year. The children go back to school, routines change, and suddenly there’s that familiar urge to reset: exercise more, eat better, spend less time scrolling, make more time for yourself and finally tackle all those things you've been meaning to do.But what happens when starting something new feels… uncomfortable?In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums, Amanda reflects on what she learned about herself over the summer: she takes time to warm up to new situations and find her groove.From navigating the summer holidays to actually swimming in the sea, Amanda explores why unfamiliar situations can trigger feelings of anxiety, worry and discomfort — and why this doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong.She also looks at how this can relate to perimenopause, when changes such as brain fog, hot flushes, disrupted routines and unfamiliar symptoms can leave you wondering what is happening to your body.Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to throw yourself into change overnight.Whether you're starting a new exercise routine, changing how you eat, spending less time on social media or simply trying to prioritise rest, small, consistent steps can help you gradually find your groove.In this episode, Amanda explores:✨ Why new and unfamiliar situations can make us feel anxious or uncomfortable✨Why it can take time to “find your feet” when something changes✨ How our natural fight-or-flight response can influence how we respond to uncertainty✨ Why understanding what is happening during perimenopause can make symptoms feel less frightening✨ Why starting a new exercise or healthy eating habit can feel uncomfortable at first✨ How small, consistent actions can help new habits become easier✨ Why taking time to rest can feel surprisingly uncomfortable for busy mums✨ How to approach a September reset without putting unnecessary pressure on yourself✨ Why you don't need to change everything at once to start feeling healthier, calmer and more energisedA little reminder for September:If you're feeling like you should be doing more, changing more or getting yourself back on track this September, remember:You are allowed to ease yourself in.Give yourself time. Give yourself kindness. Take small steps.You might just find that the thing that feels unfamiliar today becomes the thing that helps you thrive tomorrow.If this episode resonated with you, please follow the Happy Thriving Mums podcast, leave a review or share it with another mum who might need to hear it.👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇✨ Sign up for my newsletter 💖and I’ll share my favourite simple tips to support you wherever you are in your perimenopause and motherhood journey.Every fortnight I share inspiration, ideas and easy ways to become a happier, healthier version of yourself - not perfect, but in love with all your imperfections.Together, we can help more women feel stronger, more confident and better supported through motherhood and perimenopause. When we can be the best version of ourselves and that is great for everyone 💕💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/radiatefitness-and-happy-thriving-mums-newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋Say hi 👋Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/amandareidyradiatefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556581364525 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.radiatefitness.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠