Start January in a different gear

Avoid the goals, schedules and resolutions and prioritise a shift into tenderness, love and compassion for the new year

As the end of December approaches I always find myself starting to dread the end of year round ups. The declarations of in/out, the achievements and goals for the year gone and then the frenzied manifesting and planning for what’s to come. I’m in peak tired period and all I want is to hunker down with some bread, butter and a good book.

This list, therefore, is a selection of things that feel nourishing to tuck into. No goals or plans in sight, the below authors will help to ease your mind and body and move you into compassion, tenderness, ease.

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