Yes, we know its Feb, but where the hell did January go? Poof, it was gone in an instant. we were so busy planning events and creating our Be Your Own Project framework that time just disappeared.
So, we hope you embraced the chaos that came after the festivities buggered off, I really did whole heartedly intend to follow a plan to get my 2025 off to the best start. The first two days were exceptional; the next four or five were a blur. By the third week, I was drowning in guilt—feeling bad for not eating enough fibre and tripping over the hand weights I’d abandoned in the middle of my bedroom floor.
One thing’s for sure: I can’t stand the guilt that my own mind imposes on me when it comes to flaking on a New Year challenge. So, I decided to ditch the self-enforced disappointment all and aim for one simple thing—to own my ageing journey in my own way and at my own pace. That said, I have so much admiration for women who are smashing their goals, like our amazing Glo Member, Kaz. She kept sending me recipes and tried to keep me on track. Meanwhile, she’s absolutely owning the Pause Challenge by Dr Mary Claire.
Last year, I nailed it. It was the best year I’ve had in ages, and I credit its success to one simple thing: letting go, so I'm channelling this again for 2025. Letting go of unrealistic expectations, pressures and the need for perfection allowed me to be at peace with myself. And bloody hell, did it work. For that one simple thing, there were a few rules I lived by. These became the foundation of our Be Your Own Project (BYOP) focus, which we’ll be diving into throughout the year, following the themes in our calendar.
Let's explore BYOP a bit more so that we can help to support you to own your own at-peace journey, here are five simple steps that GLO lives by:
Finding your baseline
Milking the shit days
Removing toxicity
Dating yourself
Finding your tribe
Finding Your Baseline: Taking Control
This is how I approached the first three months of 2024 the benefits were instant and incredible. It all started because I wanted to feel fabulous for my 50th birthday. I did all the health checks, got advice from professionals about my diet, tracked my mood and body changes, and started experimenting with HRT. Changing my GP was a game-changer. For four years, I’d been seeing someone who didn’t recognise my glaring menopause symptoms—so relatable for so many of us!
The turning point came when I showed my new GP a list of my symptoms: when they occurred, how my mood shifted, what health checks I’d already done, and which foods seemed to trigger me. Not only did I get HRT, but I also learned I was histamine intolerant, which explained my sleep and weight issues. Game. Changer.
How does this lead to peace?
Peace, for me, came from taking control. Jotting down a few words each night was simple. Making a list of all the appointments I needed and booking them? Easy. Remembering what I’d booked and when? A bit harder. But I felt empowered. I was finally advocating for myself and getting the hormonal interventions I deserved. The peace I felt from addressing my bone health and reducing my dementia risk—even though the research is still evolving—was monumental.
Getting older and wiser can feel like a shit storm rather than a graceful transition. But that’s not what we deserve. We need to own our journey, be informed, and stay aware. Physical symptoms are manageable if we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Finding your baseline is the first step on that path.
Here are some simple things to get you started:
Take time to reflect on the past few years. List your wins and challenges, what worked and what didn’t, and who supported you—or didn’t.
Track your symptoms daily and note what might have triggered them.
Book those essential medical appointments.
If symptoms are affecting your work, consider talking to your boss about flexible options. Ease the pressure on yourself.
Talk to your family. Explain what’s happening and ask for their support. Let them know you’re not broken—you’re adjusting to hormonal changes that have likely been building since your late 30s.
Educate yourself, but don’t try every theory you come accross. Trust me, I’ve been there. Focus on the facts, and after you’ve found your baseline, pick a few things to try without overloading yourself.
Mel Robbins’ “Let them” posts on socials gave me so much comfort. While finding your baseline, remember to “let them.” Go check her out—her perspective is so freeing.
Finding your baseline wasn’t about fixing myself because I was broken, even though that’s how the last four years felt. It was about reconnecting with myself so I could embrace this new stage of life and thrive. Yes, I wanted peace, but more than that, I wanted to be kind to myself and remind myself that I’m worth the effort.
Getting a little wiser is just one chapter in your story—it’s not the whole book. By taking the time to find your baseline, you’re setting the foundation for a healthier, happier, and more empowered you. Start today—not because you have to, but because you’re worth it. Want more info or guidance on BYOP. Send us a message.
Comments