This Was Supposed to be Easy Podcast

S2 Episode 42: We Think Wintering Should be Easy (Part 1)

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As the year winds down, Amy and Cheryl explore the idea of wintering, not just as a season, but as a necessary pause. In this first part of a two-part conversation, they reflect on rest, unfinished goals, shifting intentions, and the tension between wanting to slow down and still having responsibilities. This episode is about giving yourself permission to rest, reflect, and soften before deciding what comes next.

Key Topics & Takeaways

  • What “wintering” means beyond cozy aesthetics
  • The pull between hibernation and ongoing responsibilities
  • Reflecting on goals without labeling them as success or failure
  • Why bingo cards allow for reflection that SMART goals sometimes don’t
  • How intentions can shift as life unfolds
  • The importance of rest in creating space for clarity and future direction
  • Different types of rest and how to identify what you need right now
  • Letting go of internal criticism and practicing grace during reflection

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     Memorable Lines

    • Amy: “Creating some time and some space to not have to produce as much.”
    • Cheryl: “You don’t know what you don’t know.”
    • Amy: “I don’t think I failed. I think I reprioritized my time, effort, energy, and resources.
    • Amy: “When I rest, it gives my brain the space to reflect.”

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      This Week’s Gentle Challenge

      As you listen, ask yourself:

      What type of rest do I need right now?

      Is it:

      • Intellectual rest
      • Emotional rest
      • Sensory rest
      • Social rest
      • Physical rest
      • Spiritual rest
      • Mental rest

        • Choose one area and give yourself permission to lean into it, without guilt, productivity pressure, or needing it to lead somewhere yet. We will be posting ideas for each on our Social Media and website!

         

         Additional Resources

        • Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
        • Making Winter: A Hygge-Inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months by Emma Mitchell
        • Atomic Habits by James Clear

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