The days are shorter, the nights cooler, and it's back to school. Even if you're not going "back to school" you definitely know what I mean. The feeling of a fresh start, new things to learn and do. The sensation in your stomach when you know you're on to something exciting.
September, the informal end of summer. It always brings a sense of renewal and fresh energy. The potential for new beginnings is all around you.
It's a New Year kind of feeling, and, like a New Year, September provides you with the opportunity to change direction.
It's a great time to take some inventory.
Have you noticed how much you've grown since January? Taking inventory is exactly like it suggests - noticing what you have and what you don't have - and not necessarily in the material sense. In fact, I'd like to suggest that it's probably the other aspects of your life that you may want to check in with that can be instrumental in deciding how you will spend your energy for the next four months.
Here's a nudge to get you thinking...maybe some of this will resonate with you:
️The time's going to pass anyway so stop settling for something you don't want, whether it's a job, relationship...whatever it is...you deserve to be fulfilled.
Regret is a hard pill to swallow.
Things aren't always what you expect them to be.
If the plans you laid out for the year aren't working out...make adjustments, including letting them go!
️Acknowledge that change is scary and, in addition to the naysayers, your own biology is going to work against you.
Recognize this and take a step. Even being intentional about what you want is a start.
️Every now and then, check in with your mindset.
This in and of itself can change your trajectory. Look for the bright spots and focus on them. Then notice how more tend to show up.
Are you satisfied with how things are shaping up for 2023, or are you ready to shift gears? If a “course correction” is required, what action are you going to take?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
This exercise will illuminate areas that you want to focus on, which will naturally pull your attention away from the things that may not be a priority for you anymore.
Will you take 10 minutes or so to reflect on how far you've come this year?
You can think about it however, I recommend actually putting pen to paper for this and writing non-stop to let the yarn unravel. That's what happens when you write non-stop, new information is often revealed.
Once you've done that, continue to write the ending that you want to have for 2023.
Same suggestion: either think about it or write non-stop for 10 minutes. You may be surprised by what surfaces on the paper for you.
Visualize it and make it vivid. Imagine this New Year's Eve and what you want to look back on. What will tell you it was a good year for you?
What did you let go of this year?
What new things did you discover about yourself?
What was that brave step you took that helped you turn the corner?
What else?
If you keep doing what you’re doing, is this ending likely to happen? If not, take some time to think about what you need to do to finish up how you’d like. You may need to alter your plans to get there but know that you probably have more choices than you think you do.
If you're not feeling confident about the way your year is shaping up: Contact me I don't want you to be looking back four months from now, regretting not taking that first step.
Warmly,
Ann
It’s time…to take some inventory!