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Sunday, January 7

Today is Sunday, January 7, 2024. We can add new habits this year.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: One week into the new year. Time for a week in review.

To stay true to yourself:

  • Return to your aspiration(s) for the year and why this is important to you. Say it out loud.
  • Reflect: In the past week, what days did you make a deliberate effort that aligned with your aspiration(s)? Include any day that you deliberately thought of -or made a choice that aligned with- your aspiration(s). Mark your calendar for each of those days if you haven’t already.
  • Plan: Set a tiny goal for this week that moves you in the direction of your aspiration. Make it clear to yourself what you can do and how you will know that you have achieved your goal for the week.
  • Make it easier: Write everything down and make it visible so you are easily reminded.  

Remember: While the course may change throughout the year, you can make progress by returning the focus to your aspirations for the year. Pull out a fresh calendar and every day that you state your intentions out loud, or take action towards your aspirations, give yourself a win and mark it on the calendar.  

A quote by Confucius, “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, “Great Smokies National Park.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Friday, January 7

Today is Friday, January 7, 2022. Seeing more clearly, noticing what is right in front of me.

A quote by Ekhart Tolle, “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.”

Photo by: Sergei Remarenko

With the launch of the New Year, for the month of January, allow yourself to focus on clarifying and connecting with your vision for 2022. 

The vision that shows you the future you want, can recharge your hope and excitement when you tap into it.  It can provide you with encouragement to achieve goals, offer something to cling to when you experience fear, and provide a sense of pride when you see your vision manifest. This month, we enhance our vision for our personal life and our relationships.

Review your reflections from Monday, January 3rd and Wednesday, January 5th. Feel free to write in your journal or sit quietly reflecting while you continue to clarify and connect with your vision.

Ask yourself:

    • What is important to me?
    • What do I need in my life to feel satisfied and complete?
    • Who do I want to share this with (can be one or many)?
    • What is the idea that never leaves me?
    • Who can I share the journey with?
    • What is next thing I can do to move towards that vision?

Use this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
    • Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
    • As you continue to breathe picture your vision.
    • Smile to yourself.

Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat:  

 “I am [*Name*]. I can do this. As I connect to my vision, courage, strength, and wisdom, I am open to the positive energy around me. I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Monday, January 3

Today is Monday, January 3, 2022.  For many, today is the first work day of the new year, feeling energized for the opportunities ahead.

A quote by Munia Khan: “New Years is the glittering light to brighten the dream-lined pathway of future.”

Photo by: yanikap

As we start the New Year, let’s reflect on our individual visions for 2022. 

A vision that shows you the future you want, can recharge your hope and excitement when you tap into it.  It can provide you with encouragement to achieve goals, offer something to cling to when you experience fear, and provide a sense of pride when you see your vision manifest. Let’s take some time this month to explore our vision for our personal life and our relationships.

Let’s begin this first week reflecting on your vision for 2022. Consider the following journal prompts.

Ask yourself:

    • What am I inspired to do?
    • What would I want to do more than anything else even if I was never paid for it?
    • What do I love so much that I could forget to eat or sleep?
    • What is the idea that never leaves me?
    • What does my desired future look like, feel like?

Use this Mindfulness Activity to Re-energize your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
    • Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
    • As you continue to breathe picture your vision.
    • Smile to yourself.

Recharge yourself and share positive energy when you repeat:  

 “I am [*Name*]. I can do this. As I connect to my vision, courage, strength, and wisdom, I am open to the positive energy around me. I send loving kindness and compassion to all people including me. Together, we can do great things.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Wednesday, January 6

Today is Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Days getting longer, enjoying classical music, chilly air and a steaming beverage. Smiling peacefully.

An inspirational quote by Marie Curie, “Each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity.”

The Joy of January. This is a symbolic month to launch a new year to lay the foundation for a brighter future.  

Pause in the middle of the week and check in with yourself. How are you doing?

Find something(s) that inspire you and remind you of the why behind your goals, dreams and aspirations. It might be a photo, postcard, some favorite quotes, a story, a souvenir, a memento, a book, or piece of art. Place them where you will see them and be inspired regularly.

Photo by Dr. Jose Velasco, “Morning Sunrise!”

Use this Mindfulness Activity to calm your Body and Mind:  

    • Straighten your spine. Roll your shoulders back and down, smile to yourself, & relax your jaw.
    • Take slow deep belly breaths, allowing your stomach to rise with each breath in and relax with each breath out. You may find that each breath gets better and better. Allow your shoulders to relax on each exhale.
    • Breathe in Energy & Generate vibrations.
      1. Take a deep breath in, feeling your lungs expand.
      2. When you breath out, smile and hum loudly. Feel the vibrations in your neck.
      3. Repeat 2 times and notice those vibrations rippling outward. Smile to yourself.

Recharge yourself and spread love when you repeat:    

“I am [*Name*]. I am doing what I can. I am aware of myself and others, and I belong to a global community. I love myself and others because I have kindness and love in my heart and soul. As I think about those I love and care for, I send loving kindness and compassion to all people. We are all connected. Together, we can do great things.”

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP