A Note From Emma 💜 Rebooting the New Year with a My New Tum Twist

As we jump feet-first into 2024, I want to share with you why Im choosing to sidestep the 'new year, new you' frenzy. Instead, Im inviting you to join me in worshipping the wonderful people we already are.

Picture this: a year where the number on the scale doesn't dictate your mood. Radical, right?

Why I'm Saying Goodbye to 'New Year, New You'

Here's the deal: I've come to realise that the 'New Year, New You' rhetoric is a mirage. It tricks us into linking our self-worth to our physical appearance. This year, I'm choosing a different path and I hope youll walk it with me. A path of self-love and looking beyond society's superficial metrics.

Because let's face it, those crash diets and hectic exercise regimes are about as effective as a chocolate teapot! No wonder they often fizzle out faster than you can say "I'll start Monday".

Resolutions Schmesolutions

I used to set towering New Year's resolutions, but let's be real: they often crumbled faster than my resolve to avoid chocolate after dinner. This year, Im opting-out of New Years resolutions altogether. Im embracing a different approach: self-love, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. And, Im hoping youll consider doing the same.

What Self-Love Really Means

To me, self-love is about being your own best friend, cheerleader and confidant. It's about celebrating your uniqueness and treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a loved one.

How do we do this? By listening to our inner needs and responding with genuine care. Lets laugh at our own jokes, pat ourselves on the back for the little victories, and remember: practising self-love isn't narcissistic, it's acknowledging your worth and giving yourself permission to thrive.

In the grand scheme of things, practising self-love is about making your well-being a priority and realising that doing so isn't selfish; its essential.

And guess what? Its backed by science - did you know that practising self-love can actually boost your brain's feel-good chemicals, influencing mood and mental health? Yup, it's not just warm and fuzzy fluff; this is neuroscience, baby!

Join Me in a Year of Unapologetic Awesomeness

So, heres my invitation to you: let's make 2024 less about pressure and more about pleasure. Let's grow, not just in terms of health and happiness, but in belly laughs and bold moves.

I promise, My New Tum will be right here with you, every step of the way. Together let's throw the rulebook out the window and write our own story. A story where we're the (s)heroes, loving ourselves fiercely and having a blast while were at it.

Step gently into this year with me, just as you are.