August is a bittersweet month for me. I remember the year I graduated from college and August rolled around, I reminisced about packing my car and heading back to school. Over the years, this month reminded me of college for some reason, and now that I am a working adult I can’t help but to think about people going back to school.
August also reminds me of preparing for a “fresh start”. Classes are in session and new goals are on the horizon for the academic school year. In these moments, I reflect on what I was doing a few months back and how I can improve and finish this year off strong.
Now I know with COVID going on things are a little different, but the mindset is still there for me. And it can be there for you as well! We just have to be mindful of where we are mentally and cater to our self-care. When we take care of ourselves, we can navigate through life and become better for those around us. By learning that, I make myself a priority first thing in the morning. I go workout or take a walk. I prefer to do this around the 6AM hour because not too many people are out at this time. The universe is quiet and I can take a moment to appreciate the fresh air and admire nature. Taking an hour or two for myself each morning allows me to be centered with myself, and available for whatever the day may bring. My attitude is better, I drink more water, and most of all I am productive. This is how I reset myself from the night before.
It is a pivotal time for me to RESTART. I took some time to write out what I want to do for the next couple of months. This prepares me for how I want to continue to grow as we gear up for the fall season.
Implement healthy eating
Reading material I should engage in
Toxic things I need to get rid of (ex: candy, food, people etc.)
Journaling
Connecting with readers
Networking with people who have the same mindset
These are my personal goals that I took the time to think about as we are almost near the end of August. It’s vital to “check in” with our goals and figure out what we want our next steps to look like. If we don’t check in on ourselves, who will? The short term goals typically leads to bigger goals and before you know it, you will challenge yourself with unforeseen goals. I often day dream about the day I will stand in front of people to talk about Helpful Living Magazine, or walk in a grocery store or hospital and see the next issue on a magazine stand. I believe it’s possible and I am living like it is going to happen, because it is. However I have to put in the work, otherwise it will be just that…a dream.
I am big on manifestation and the energy we put out there in the world. So I often ask myself, “how can I restart”? What am I lacking currently that I want to gain in the next couple of months? Having these healthy conversations with yourself (or with an accountability partner) alters our way of thinking and provides us to search for the answers.
So I Challenge You
Think about how you want these next couple of months to go. What’s holding you back and how can you better yourself as we enter into the fall season? Tell us about it in the comments, let’s start the conversation on getting a head start. You will be surprise how planning can change your life.