When you read this, we will already be well into March, so let me tell you how I began my month.
For me, a new month signifies a new beginning. No matter how small it may seem, a new beginning is anything where we can start with fresh energy and clearer intentions. As a society, we always make a big deal of our new year, because those 12 months feel like unchartered territory in which we can create magic. Often that idea sounds really overwhelming, especially when we’re trying to stay present. So, a new month is a more tangible go at revising our current situations and taking it step by step towards a bigger goal. If you’re like me and you run the other way when the task seems unnecessarily big, try starting with new month rituals.
Before I got into my rituals, it felt like everyday was rolling into one with no room to breathe. It was difficult for me to feel as though I had the option to claim and embody any positive change, even though I was in charge of my own life. With the thought of that twelve-month game plan looming over me, I continuously felt like I was failing myself if I slipped up or didn’t stick to the rigorous year plan I had devised. We as humans, don’t give ourselves enough credit for the ways we show up or even allow ourselves a moment to breathe when we need it most. This one day tactic switched up the game for me. I owe thanks to one of my favourite creators, Jackie Aina. If you know her, then you know she has a self-care day on the first of each month. In some of her content, she takes you through her personalised day. Feeling that sense of renewal as I watched her talk us through her pamper really made it click for me. This was a habit I needed to implement, and fast.
I have three main parts to my monthly ritual: selfcare, energy cleansing, and intention setting. They are all just as equally important as they work together to carry me through my month as my best self. Let’s get into it.
1. Selfcare is the best care.
This one is subjective as it depends on what you like to do to make yourself feel good. For me, I love to get my skin, hair, body, and nails right. Don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in, it’s about the intention behind it. Use your favourite products, maybe light a candle, and put your favourite music on while you get into your self-care. It really helps to put you back in touch with your body and it never fails. It also gets your mind all the way right, ready for the new month.
2. Energy cleanse cleanse cleanse!
This step is absolutely essential to start my month off right. Again, this depends on how you prefer to cleanse, so keep it personal! My cleanse usually consists of some good breathing affirmations, mixed with a meditation. One of my top affirmations is “I am in alignment with the energy of the month, and I release interfering energies with grace”. Getting your energy right is essential when setting your new intentions. It can determine how we receive and accept our desires. Solidify the energy you want and say out with old, in with the new.
3. Set your intentions!
This one is my absolute favourite. We have the power to decide how we’re going to focus our energy, so get real with this one. Look at how you spent your previous month. Did it match up with an ideal for you, were you on track to achieve any personal goals? Yes or no, you can still set new intentions to support this. You can have more than one if you put your belief and effort into it. It doesn’t just have to be a physical intention, such as healthy eating. It can also be an emotional one, like aiming to show up more openly, or have a more positive inner dialogue. The choice is up to you, just make sure you’re solid on the intention. One of my main February intentions was the air of forgiveness. I chose to enter last month with the intention of carrying forgiveness on my heart, for myself first and others afterwards. It was refreshing for me as I acted differently on a lot of issues and this aided in my personal growth.
These ideas are purely just guidelines. You can choose to revive, or set a new intention any day. I feel that the monthly habit is beneficial as it can help you to achieve big goals with mini milestones. Don’t put pressure on yourself either. Starting something with a good intention is better than not trying anything at all. You’re doing amazing already. Can’t wait to see what intentions you set for your next month! <3
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