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FREE NEW YEAR GUIDE: A quiet way to begin 2026

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hello,

If you joined me for the Mindful Moments Advent calendar, I hope those small moments helped create a little reprieve during a hectic season.

As the busyness of the holiday begins to wind down, I have been feeling the weight of another approaching date: January 1.

But rather than getting caught up in loud messages about "goal getting" and "crushing resolutions" this year, I have decided to choose a much lighter approach.
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​And I want to share it with you.

I’ve created a free pocket guide called Returning. Featuring my original nature photography and other soft winter imagery, the guide offers a few ideas for light reflection, a wandering nature walk, and a pause for creativity. There's nothing to track and no "right" way to use it.

If that sounds like something you could use right now, you can sign up to receive the free guide here.​

Thank you for being here and for moving through this season with me.

Happy New Year,
Amanda

Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs & Everyday Wanders

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
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