I sent out another monthly HHL newsletter tonight an I love writing them so much that I wanted to share part of it here on the blog, just in case any of you are not subscribed yet and wanted to see the type of content I share. Basically, I write journal style, about what is new with me and some of the recipe highlights from my blog.
So today I share how I have been doing these past few months and my March Mantras..
Excerpt from my March newsletter..
Hey guys!
My March goals: all things s-l-o-w. And calm. #SelfCare
This past year has been a whirlwind. This time last year I was launching a cookbook, hosting the official vegan meetup at SXSW, visiting ExpoWest, planning a handful of blogger trips/travel and single handedly planning an epic cookbook launch party, all while juggling FV and HHL and having my own personal life 'stuff' - as we all have each and every day.
But for me personally, I was running full speed ahead, juggling a million balls and basically trying to be superwoman (and succeeding in many ways!) but you know what? It finally caught up to me. And everything kinda crashes at once when that happens. Have you been there?
As you may know from reading my blog, I had a pretty tough winter with my dad passing away three days before Christmas. And when something like that happens to you when you are already running on fumes -- you feel it. Big time.
Every person is different when it comes to stress, but when our bodies finally give us the "Ok! I have had enough!" message - we hear it loud and clear.
I won't go into details now, but I hope to talk about my road to feeling better, on my blog at a later date.
When this "crash" effect happens to any of us, the only thing we can do in this fast-paced world with endless notifications, flooded in-boxes and our to-do lists never fully checked off -- is STOP. And take inventory of what is really a priority right now.
Step back, close your eyes, listen, take in the big picture view of your life and listen to your heart, body and soul.
Easier said than done, I know. But each time you try, it gets a little easier. Practice makes perfect, right?
So, as I sit here typing on a cozy Saturday night in, sweet potato pea soup simmering on the stove, two kitties passed out in their fave cozy spots, I think my mantras can be summed up with these two phrases..
1. The body has an amazing ability to heal. If you let it.
and
2. Think like a snail and slow. .................... down.
What are your March mantras? Tweet them to me or leave me a comment below!
So today's message is to take care of yourself and covet your quiet time in this very noisy world. Those quiet moments are when all the answers come flooding in.
So turn off the TV/Netflix and smother your cell with a pillow. And be well.
Love you guys and hope you are having a beautiful weekend!
Sending you health and happiness,
Kathy
Also in the newsletter... My reminder to enter my BIG $500 giveaway and get my recipe for Vegan BLT Spirals and Ranch Dip.
Flashback to last year's book launch party with one of my faves... Heidi of Blogger Babes my event emcee..
pretty beach pics by my fave Sabrina Hill.
RockMyVeganSocks says
"So turn off the TV/Netflix and smother your cell with a pillow. And be well."
Wise words from a wise woman. Be sure to take care of yourself, it's the me most important thing and should be your top priority. It's hard to put us first sometimes (or a lot of the time) when we feel we need to get things done so I'm glad to hear you are trying to slow down =)
Coach Helga Bender says
Love your snail wisdom! In the past, people used to do that, to rest after a loss, instinctively slowing down to be able to walk through the pain. In bereavement we step back to review, revisit, and to understand - I both know personally and professionally. Your wonderful healthy recipes are full of nutrition for times like this. Bless you.
Vegan Richa says
Listening to the body can be easy and difficult at the same time. I am amazed at all the work you have been handling with both the sites, social media and everything. Hope you are doing well. You look amazing in the pictures. Here's to sunnier, slower and beautiful 2016.
Kathy Patalsky says
I love that! So true. Listening to the body can be soooo easy if we just do it, but actually DOING it is a challenge with so many things to overstimulate and distract us. And seriously thank you so much for noticing all the hard work I do on both sites Richa! I am so passionate about the work I get to do it is really hard to slow down and not let it just take over my days.
Inspired Life says
Kathy,
Loving your March Mantras. Self care is so critical to our overall health and well-being but is often the most neglected area. Glad to see you embracing it. You look radiant in the photos. Happy to make my kiddos the BLT wraps for lunch this week. Keep up the great work!