In this episode, I reflect again on the value of reassessing our daily routines during this transitional time of year. I acknowledge that translating what we know into what we do may be one of the hardest undertakings we can take up.  I then shift the conversation to a focus on the importance of strengthening our personal will through smaller commitments, and how doing so can lead to transformative change. I share a personal story about my own struggles with willpower and how I leverage my values to help me persevere even when obstacles inevitably arise. I invite us to consider how we would treat a baby or young child who is navigating the challenges of attaining mastery of a new skill and to generously apply the same patience and compassion toward ourselves. Our meditation practice is a wonderful reminder of the wisdom of “beginning again” as many times as we need to until we achieve what we’ve set out to do. We conclude the episode with a seated meditation practice to help train our minds to focus our attention on what matters most to us in each moment. ____________________________ Do you love this content and want to support the show?Buy Me A Coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/JeniJuarezllcI sincerely appreciate your support! ____________________________ Learn More About Virtual Offerings and Live Events in West Michigan ✦Website | https://www.jenijuarez.com✦Facebook |facebook.com/TendingtoChange ✦Instagram |instagram.com/tendingtochangewithjeni/ ____________________________ Tending to Change is hosted by Jeni Juarez, a 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), a mother of four, and a dedicated student on the path of the heart. She offers public classes as well as personal sessions designed to inspire and empower the individual to reclaim their wholeness and sovereignty, for the benefit of all beings. Having struggled with trauma, addiction, and debilitating anxiety, she has deep gratitude for the power of nature, stillness practices, and loving community to completely change the trajectory of one’s life. Jeni believes there is a significant undervaluation of emotional resilience and cultivating peace of mind in our fast-paced, over-achieving culture, and she’s excited to be a part of the momentum that is actively working to change that narrative. ____________________________ Please know that… The intent of this podcast is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. Content presented or posted on this channel is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a professional therapeutic relationship. In the event you use any of the information in these episodes for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the creator assumes no responsibility for your actions.