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January 07, 2025 4 min read

Abundant Earth Wellness, Not Perfection: A Compassionate Start to the New Year

Wellness, Not Perfection: A Compassionate Start to the New Year

The start of a new year often feels like a blank slate—a chance to redefine, realign, and recommit to the goals that matter most. But it can also come with an undercurrent of pressure: to set lofty resolutions, overhaul routines, and strive for an ideal version of yourself.  

The subtle message is there: you need to be better and do better.

At Abundant Earth, we believe that true wellness isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about choosing to remember who you really are, honoring your individual journey, and creating sustainable habits that nurture your whole being—body, mind, and soul.

This year, we invite you to approach your health and self-care with grace, intention, and compassion with these gentle reminders.

1. Wellness is a Journey, Not a Destination

Instead of aiming for a flawless new health routine or a rigid list of resolutions, consider wellness as a journey of ongoing growth. It’s okay to take small steps, to try and adapt, and to give yourself permission to rest along the way. True wellness is found in progress, not perfection.

Maybe the introduction of taking organic vitamins with your breakfast each morning is your small step.  Maybe choosing to stand outside for a few moments with your morning coffee, feeling gratitude for the day and the beauty surrounding you is your small step.

You can build on these steps, but they are also wonderful on their own, without the addition of 10 other things to do in order to feel like you’ve been “good” and “healthy” that day.

2. Focus on Nourishment, Not Deprivation

As the new year begins, it’s tempting to lean into extremes—cutting out foods, pushing through exhaustive exercise routines, or denying yourself comfort. But health thrives on nourishment, not deprivation.  We can’t emphasize this enough.  

If you’ve noticed how your body functions when in high stress you know this - soothing your way into action is drastically different than forcing yourself into intense new regimes.  

Focus on what adds value to your life: nutrient-dense meals, natural supplements like our all in one Whole Food Multivitamin that fill gaps, movement that brings JOY, and moments of stillness that feed your soul.

3. Create a Rhythm That Honors Your Life

Wellness doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it shouldn’t. Build a rhythm that fits your life, rather than forcing yourself into a mold. Maybe it’s a morning walk, a few moments of mindful breathing, or taking supplements at the beginning and ending of your day to support your foundation of health. Find what works for you, and let that be enough.

4. Release the Pressure of “All or Nothing”

Perfection often whispers, “If you can’t do it all, why do anything at all?” But wellness is built on consistency, not extremes. A single mindful meal, a 10-minute stretch, or a deep breath in the middle of a busy day still counts.

Release the need for all-or-nothing thinking and celebrate the small wins—they build the foundation of lasting change.

5. Listen to Your Body and Soul

Your body and soul are always speaking, if you’re willing to listen. Are you tired and in need of rest? Are you energized and ready for movement? Are you longing for connection or craving solitude? Approach your self-care with curiosity and tenderness, responding to your needs in the moment rather than imposing rigid expectations.

6. Choose Grace Over Guilt

The pursuit of perfection can quickly turn into self-criticism. This year, choose grace over guilt. When things don’t go as planned—when you skip exercise or indulge in a treat—acknowledge it, let it go, and keep moving forward.

Wellness isn’t about flawless execution; it’s about building a life full of what YOU value, and that supports your well-being in all its beautiful imperfection.

7. Celebrate All Wins—Not Just Physical Ones

True wellness encompasses every aspect of your being: mental, spiritual, relational, and emotional. This year, take time to celebrate the victories in these areas too! 

Did you set a healthy boundary, deepen a meaningful relationship, or take a step toward deepening a spiritual practice that nourishes you? Maybe you planned and enjoyed a trip that you've been dreaming of for years.  Maybe you befriended a stranger in need, made a child laugh, or showed love to an animal.  How beautiful.  These wins are just as vital to your well-being as any physical achievement. 

Acknowledge and honor the ways you’re growing as a whole person, because they matter deeply.



As we step into this new year, may your wellness journey be one of self-compassion, nurture, and intention. Let go of the need to “fix” yourself or live up to someone else’s idea of better health. Instead, embrace the truth that wellness is already within your reach—it simply requires care, curiosity, and a commitment to nurture yourself exactly where you are.

Let’s make 2025 a year of choosing wellness over perfection, together.

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