Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly, gentle nudge to do something small that could make a big difference.

January can feel endless. The excitement (or chaos) of Christmas has passed, spring feels miles away and there’s pressure everywhere to suddenly become a “better version” of yourself. But nature hibernates in winter, and we’re allowed to as well.

This fortnight’s challenge: protect your energy

Instead of overhauling your life or setting big resolutions, this challenge invites you to notice what drains you - and make one tiny change to protect your energy.

Over the next week or two, simply pay attention to:

• Conversations that leave you feeling heavy or tense
• Situations where you say yes when you really want to say “I’ll think about it”
• Tasks you take on without being asked
• Times of day when your energy dips the most

Then make one small adjustment

Not a dramatic boundary overhaul, just one gentle shift. That might look like:

• Resting instead of reaching for sugar when you’re tired
• Letting a call go to voicemail and replying later
• Saying a clear, unapologetic no
• Blocking out 15 minutes a day to recharge
• Deciding something is good enough rather than perfect

Why this matters

This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about recognising that your energy is valuable and finite. Midlife women give away so much of it and this challenge is about gently bringing some of it back to yourself.

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