While you are making space on this Friday, the 15th of December, I dare you to choose to maximize your fun.
Maximizing fun will look different for everyone so please choose something that *you* find fun, not something that is just supposed to be fun.
So, for example, if you are like my dear friend M and the idea of sorting a bunch of small items into groups sounds like a blast then have at it. If you are like me and you want to draw a bunch of stars on some paper and colour in between them, have at that. Please, please, please, just do something that appeals to YOU!
Anyway, on to our videos.
I really like the energy of The Fitness Marshall‘s videos and I was happy to see this one come up when I searched for ‘fun Friday workout.’ If you are inclined to give this ‘Lady Gaga – Just Dance/ Caleb Marshall/Dance Workout’ a try, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
And as for meditation, I like this simple suggestion from Patrick T. Randolph and his cat, Gable. It feels playful and that’s definitely fun!
About Making Space 2023:
In December 2020, Fit is a Feminist Issue blogger Martha created a tradition – a series of reminder posts to take good care of ourselves during this last month of the year when it is far too easy to get swept up in your to do list, no matter what you are celebrating or not celebrating.
In 2021, I started doing daily December reminders with a post called Give Yourself Some Space, and that’s how the ‘Making Space‘ December tradition began. Throughout December 2021 and 2022, I wrote a short post that included two videos – one for exercise and one for meditation – and a bit of encouragement for you to make space for yourself at this busy time of year.
These posts are not about cramming more things into your month, they reminding you that there IS a *YOU* who is doing all of the things and that you are worth taking good care of.
Perhaps the things I suggest aren’t what you need at the moment. That’s totally ok. Perhaps you can use something else to create some space, something that will help you feel more relaxed or more in charge of your day. Just do whatever you can to give yourself a little more breathing room.
Personally, I am trying to Finish 2023 Soft so I am putting conscious effort into resting whenever I can. My overjangled nervous system needs a chance to unjangle and that process may look different every day.
So, some of these posts may be long and some may be short but please know that every single one of them is written with the hope that you can find a little ease in your day, whatever that looks like for you.
