I still take the week between Christmas and New Year’s off from work, as does my husband, even though our kids are long since grown and we don’t do much of anything for the holidays. Not doing much is what I like about this week now; it’s a peaceful, uninterrupted time to let the pace of life quietly wind down, while reflecting on what has gone well in the past year and what there is to be glad about as another year begins.

Word-art that says, "A Glad New Year."

(Image credit: The Graphics Fairy)

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”