This year, I chose meliorism as my word. It’s not the easiest word to say or even the most poetic, but it carries a quiet power that speaks to where I am as an artist and as a person. Meliorism, the belief that the world can get better and that we have a role in making it so, feels like an anchor for me right now—a way to counter the weight of uncertainty and cynicism that so easily creeps in…

As an Artist and Yoga Teacher, I’ve outlined a few ways in which you can also create calmness into your daily life. I understand what it’s like working a busy job and feeling like you have no time for yourself in the week. Carving out time for yourself in a morning before the day starts is a great way for the body and mind to be in a good place for you to take on your day.