12 Days of New Year Countdown

Starting today (December 20th) and continuing until New Year’s Eve, I’ll send you a daily prompt- My daily prompt for myself:0) This is a gift you can give yourself as we prepare to step into 2026 with intention, awareness, and an open armored heart.

It is five days until Christmas. Twelve days until the New Year. This is a special time of year. Today was full of lovely neighbors and the Spirit of Christmas.

On the first day of our New Years journey your first gift will be Time. Time spent with yourself… looking for the connection within your body, mind and spirit.

Your first gift to yourself: a few moments out of your day to connect with your breath and mind.

Find your spot. A spot that is without distraction. No cell phone. No artificial background noise. When you have found that spot, set a timer for at least 5 minutes. Just 5 minutes to quiet your mind and then dwell within your amazing temple… your body.

Within your spot, find a comfortable seated position and then close your eyes. Now take one of your hands and touch your heart space. Keep your eyes closed and notice your breathing. Just notice. As you begin to notice the rhythm of your breath, begin to count. Slowly and easily… count the in and outs of your breathing. Like a waltz. Dance with your breath. Now imagine a warm snuggly blanket . Imagine the warm blanket is your breath holding you.

I have asked myself what would help me in my journey for Balance. The answer was this invitation- As I walk into 2026 I want to do so with as much awareness of the past year, and embrace the new with more intention.

The 12 days of the New Year. Love yourself as you have been loved. Show yourself grace and good energy for we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Let the wonder of creation entice you to look up.

When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself? Share below!

P.S. If you know someone who could use this journey of self awareness as we approach the New Year, forward this post to them. They can join our 12 Days of New Year countdown by signing up at shebalance.com/12days.