HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the first edition of Tuesday Topics for 2024! Jenn and I have fun topics for this year and are excited for you to join us every week. We will continue to have the last Tuesday of every month to be a FREE Topic.
This week’s Tuesday Topic: What’s your word for 2024? You can write about this topic or post any running-related blog post. Remember to link up with Jenn and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!
Below are the words I’ve had in the past.
Last year my word was “Balance”. It wasn’t easy but I think I did well last year.
For 2024 I decided my word to be “Self-Care”. It was hard to pick a word because there are so many great ones. However, once I saw this word, I knew it was perfect for me.
Self-care includes everything related to staying physically healthy — including hygiene, nutrition, and seeking medical care when needed. It’s all the steps an individual can take to manage stressors in his or her life and take care of his or her own health and well-being.
I feel like I take care of many people and tend to ignore myself. As I teacher, I am responsible for 20+ students. They come to me when they do not feel good, when someone bothers them, etc. My sisters and I take care of my mom. I take her to her doctor appointments and make sure she has what she needs. I even have 2 cats to take care of!
Who takes care of me? No one. I am responsible for myself. This year has taken a toll on me and more than once I’ve felt angry, unhappy, and resentful. I do not want to feel like that anymore. I am the only one that can make changes (another great word). I also know I need to make for time for self-care.
Ideas for self-care:
- Get regular exercise.
- Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated.
- Make sleep a priority.
- Try a relaxing activity.
- Set goals and priorities.
- Practice gratitude.
- Focus on positivity.
- Stay connected.
- Listen to music.
The topic for next week – What are your Winter running plans or race schedule? Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!
A very suitable word, Zenaida!
Self-care always reminds me of the emergency demo in the plane, where they show how adults should put on their oxygen masks before they help children.
If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t help anyone else!
I’m excited to see how your goal will help you in 2024.
Haha, yes, it also reminds me of that too.
Self-care is a great word for 2024 and I hope you’re able to make it a priority. It’s something that I just might focus on as well. Sleep and relaxation are the two aspects you mention that I allow to fall by the wayside.
We need to make ourselves a priority.
This is a great word for you and it sounds like you really need it. I had to laugh when you mentioned your cats- sometimes I’m running around taking care of everyone and the cats start meowing and it’s like ‘Oh, now YOU need something too???”
I like your list of self care activities- what about getting regular massages?
Happy New Year Zenaida!!!
OMG, yes to massages. I was thinking about it the other day. I haven’t had one in years and am in desperate need of one.
Great word choice – I actually came very close to selecting it too. It’s important to make yourself a priority. I hope you’re able to make time for all the activities on your list and more!
I hope so too! Here’s to 2024 being a great year for us.