Write for a New Month
Hello Dear One,
Welcome to February 2022. How’s it treating you? The mornings are lighter here and there’s a sense of shifting, along with some pretty stormy weather.
I spent a lot of January chasing my tail. I signed up for too many things, set unrealistic deadlines and wished for more time to breathe. Though I made serious progress – and there were lots of joyous surprises – I’d like this month to be different. I hope February feels more spacious and nourishing, with time to take better care of my body and walk my dog, Hope. However, I’ve been on this planet long enough to know this doesn’t happen by magic. Instead, looking at the month in front of me helps focus on where to bring it in. When you spend a little time with this it’s also easier to see where the challenges might be.
I use this exercise in workshops as it puts each month in perspective and helps me focus on what matters. While it’s short, a real sense of groundedness comes with it.
My positive step is to go for a walk whenever I find myself feeling stressed. Simple but effective.
One of my big changes in February is running my membership ME. It’s for you if you’d love nurture and support around sitting down to write, in a way that feels uplifting – not like a chore. February’s theme, self-compassion, is the work of my heart: when I changed how I spoke to myself everything about my life changed too.
Whatever this month holds I hope you give yourself what you need. It’s not selfish, in fact, everyone around you benefits. And, I hope there are joyous surprises too.
Thanks for being here and being you.
All love,
Jo
ME MEMBERSHIP
My new membership starts tonight! Each month ME encourages you to take time for yourself, tuning into emotions while feeling supported, uplifted and nurtured. We’ll explore a theme through a mix of live teaching, workbook and audio. It’s an affordable, inspiring way to feel great through writing - for anyone, even if you’ve never picked up a pen to journal.
ME begins with an opening circle at 8 pm, with all live sessions recorded. Come on in.
MONTHLY DROP-IN
If a membership isn’t your thing you can book the monthly writing for self-care workshop here. The next one is on Thursday 10th of February at 7.30 pm GMT, it would be gorgeous to see you there.
EDINBURGH IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
If you’re in Edinburgh I’m teaching an in-person workshop at the Audacious Women Festival on February 27th, which I can’t wait for! Go here for the details and to book in.
AND FINALLY
Here’s a nice long track to accompany writing, if you like that kind of thing.