Welcome to this month's Code of Balance – your wellness toolkit for diverse technologists. Dive into "Embracing You," a journey of self-discovery without the pressure of resolutions. Explore this toolkit through thought-provoking self-reflection, valuable resources, cool tools, affirmations to guide you through your busy days, and a curated Spotify playlist for your month. It's not about reinventing yourself; it's about appreciating the extraordinary individual you already are.
As the new year unfolds, the atmosphere is frequently filled with aspirations for a “new year, new me.” Rather than chasing the idea of a complete reinvention each year, shift your focus to the continuous journey of personal growth and wellness. Embracing the evolution of who you are, building on your strengths, and learning from experience can lead to a more fulfilling path than the pressure to reinvent yourself annually. Pause for a moment and contemplate:
Revisit some older goals, explore new ones, and stick with a “new year, same extraordinary me” mindset. Are you ready?
❣️Just a reminder, we are not mental health professionals – just your techie besties sharing what works for us! If you are experiencing any health issues or mental health crises in the workplace, please contact your People Team/HR or a mental health professional.
🎧 We encourage starting this month’s January “Embracing You” Playlist as you go through the rest of the toolkit.
Are you embracing yourself and your journey or pressuring yourself to excel, achieve, and transform in a way that does not align with your wellness?
Explore this self-reflection check-in to dive deeper into your 2024 self-discovery and nurture your well-being in alignment with our monthly theme. Take a moment, sip some water, vibe with our curated playlist, and just breathe.
How are you embracing yourself without the pressures of resolutions?
These questions emphasize the importance of learning, growing, and setting realistic goals for yourself going into the new year. How do they resonate with you?
Take a moment to think about your goals for 2024. If you need inspiration, explore our list below for ideas on how to mark off your goals for the upcoming year. Choose at least three goals, and remember, there's no need to put unnecessary pressure on yourself.
Check out some tools you might love for setting cool and realistic goals in 2024. Below, you’ll find some great examples of apps, books, podcasts, and more to empower you each month to thrive on your wellness journey!
📱 Apps
😎 Cool Things
📺 Media
🧘🏼♀️ WWCode Content
An affirmation is a positive statement you say or think that reinforces self-belief or personal goals. Research tells us that affirmations work because of neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning. You can change your brain by changing your thinking, which can support a more constructive mindset.
Take a few minutes, find a quiet place, and listen to this month's WWCode affirmations on embracing you in the new year as a diverse technologists.
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Check out our previous toolkits to help you thrive in your personal life and your career!