November Focus: Stress Less
Nov 01, 2024
With the mania of the holidays (aka the "holi-daze") upon us, consider making a more intentional effort to take extra care of yourself and simplify all those routines, tasks, and "to dos" to only the absolute essentials.
Whether it's FOMO, end of year review stress, family drama, or financial pressures, keeping things as simple as possible (the "nice to list") can free up energy to focus on what really needs attention the last two months of this year.
Consider delivering a graceful "no" to anything that you really don't need - or want - to do, saving time for the most important pieces that must be done - and carving out time just for yourself.
Below is the monthly focus exercise I recommend to help you digest October and focus on November. This is your reset, so there are no right or wrong ways to do this exercise.
Digesting October:
1. What in October are you most proud of that you accomplished or experienced?
2. What are the top challenges you encountered last month?
3. What in October are you most grateful for?
November Reset:
1. Top Inner Intention: What's your top inner intention for this new month? Your inner intention is something you'd like to accomplish in your mindset or inner workings. For November, maybe it's "start early in preparing for Thanksgiving weekend" or "be mindful about what I eat and drink to keep up my optimum energy through the holidays."
2. Top Outer Intention: This is something you'd like to manifest in the physical, outer world this month. Maybe it's getting out holiday cards early, getting to the gym no matter what (it's hard when it starts getting cold and dark!), or making end of year doctor's appointments.
3. Top Professional Intention: what do you want to accomplish this month at work? Just like last month - maybe your schedule has that already determined for you or something you want - or need - to accomplish by the end of November ... or by the end of the year.
"May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window be open to great possibility." Mary Ann Radmacher
