As the new year promises a fresh start, we think about making our list of goals for 2022. But with the ongoing pandemic, many of us have had our lives turned upside down. If you’re unsure of how to move forward, New Year resolutions may feel more like pressure than inspiration. Instead, start by writing down all the ways you showed up heroically (in big or small ways) this past year.

Whether you’re comfortable or not with having many aspects of your life on pause due to the pandemic, read on to learn about the many benefits slowing down and silence offer.