Episode 84: September Reflections and October Intentions: A Monthly Planning Guide

• MLT Ep 84 - September to October: Monthly Planning and Mindful Transitions

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In this episode, we dive into my monthly planner once more, and explore the art of planning self-care for the upcoming month. We follow these essential steps:

1. What is Known?

   • Reflecting on what's certain in the month ahead.

2. What is Unknown?

   • Anticipating the surprises and uncertainties.

3. Who Am I and What Do I Like?

   • Exploring your own identity and preferences.

By answering these questions, we craft a unique plan to align with the month's energy. For me, these answers led to the following plan:

• Reading: Delving into "Outlive" by Peter Attia, "You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi, "A Song of Snakes and Songbirds" by Suzanne Collins, and "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale.

• Play: Embodying a new character every day from TV, books, or movies, embracing their style, attitude, or outlook.

• Try: Committing to setting my outfit the night before for 30 days straight.

• Focus: Channeling my thoughts towards getting out of my own way, especially in parenting.

Catch up on other episodes in the September Self-Care Series, including discussions on self-care personas and overcoming resistance to change.

Other Helpful Episodes:

• Episode 83: Is your Self Care Helpful or Harmful?
• Episode 82: The Identity Revolution: Why I plan my free time each month
• Episode 81: September Self-Care Guide: Overcoming Resistance to Change

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