September Planning!
Every year I personally experience September planning, changes and such in my life. I am sure it has a lot to do with the weather/seasonal changes we experience. I really love this time of the year, the feel of it all. The weather becomes a bit cooler for us here in Michigan, leaves on the tree start to change color, kids go back to school, my fitness business picks up and so much more. It is just that feel of routine, vision, goals and more. Ramping up and winding down, both together, as much as that is an opposite comment.
I am returning from taking 3 weeks off, having house guests, entertaining and traveling. My routine is so out of whack right now, and I’m totally scrambling. Out of focus, lacking direction, schedule, and like I said, routine! Climbing into bed last night, I was looking forward to getting back on track in the morning… and then we lost power. I couldn’t believe this. I panicked, asked ‘what the hell’ and then went into solution back up plan mode. Ahhh, I felt better. Power returned one hour later. I really wanted my routine in the morning.
Tuesday morning back on track!
Well, sort of. Thank you, Lynn James, for kicking my tushie and scaling down three simple things just for this week to get reorganized. It sounds so simple, but my schedule it isn’t. I manage two businesses and my days are in-out of my home, so my time doesn’t allow chucks to get down and get creative. Well, that is changing!
Here is what I am doing:
Mondays: fitness business-classes and clients; Coaching client calls
Tuesdays: content and client calls
Wednesday: fitness business and scheduling social media
Thursday: a bit more content and other appointments
Friday: fitness business and volunteering
My commitment is to stay uber focused, which means shut off all electronics and focus on the tasks! I do not like to sit still, with the change of the seasons I want to move! I am also a ‘putzer’. I love to reorganize and clean things. I laugh and cannot find things because they are so organized. When I am in this mode, it leads me to creativity and stronger visions, so in my scheduling, I allow time for this. However, it can become a runaway train and take me over if I allow this. Too much ‘putzing’ and not enough progression. For me personally, I lose my grounding and I spin energetically, it becomes too much. The place where I feel busy and unproductive, then I feel as if I totally cheated myself out of ME! Literally, at the end of the day, I feel I didn’t move towards the important stuff. Staying there depletes me and then the anxiety begins to show up or better known as the Hag grabs this opportunity to let it rip!
My language in this area becomes, okay, tomorrow… and then the next day, and then the next day and so on. I do manage to accomplish my goals that lead to my vision, however, other things that I should say no to land in my day. This isn’t healthy.
So I begin right here and now with this post of September planning and focusing on just three simple things. It is amazing how I can support my clients through all of this, but when it comes to me….
NO MORE! CHANGING ALL OF THAT UP!!! NOW!
I would love to hear how you manage to get back on track after a vacation or a disruption in your schedule. Keep it simple, my favorite words!
Peace,
Kim
Fab post. How is the focus going. I just can’t seem to function with a huge to do list. Short and sweet wins and I feel like I’ve achieved.
Doing just that!
Small, manageable chunks. If I make a whopping list I go into meltdown and can’t focus on the most fundamental things that need doing first. You got this!
Small bite size pieces!
I think September is a really pivotal month of the year, we start to realise winter is on the way… which means Christmas will then be here also… And that means most of the year has already gone!
I’m a big one for planning, I have to have a structure to my week, but spending certain months of the year living abroad always throws a spanner in the works… which is what’s happening to me right now!
Yes, I think a lot of panic sets in during the fall season change. I love to plan as well. And living abroad, you just need to be flexible, lighten the plan to enjoy the holiday!
I am so pleased to see you writing a planning post. When we do this each month we not only solidify the pan for ourselves but we also become accountable to all of our internet friends. It is totally motivating.
Thank you. I do believe in planning and allowing for instantaneous things as well!
Planning is a wonderful thing. I must admit that I sometimes lose focus on what I’m doing, and then the multitasking madness begins. This happens in all areas of my life. I could be vacuuming, then stop when I get to the hallway because I see the mirror is dirty so I clean it; then I see the reflection of the dining room in the mirror and go in there to straighten up. Takes me forever to get things done!
Oh, Valerie, I think we are sisters. I do this sometimes as well.
Okay, so now I really want to make a day of planning with you. You are getting so organized and I need it to rub off on me. Great schedule for the week!
LOL Deneen, you are organized. But we can walk at our place and do lunch and planning. 🙂
I needed to read this kick in the butt considering what all has been going on in my life lately!
I needed to read this kick in the butt considering what all has been going on in my life lately!
Yes Doneane, you have had a lot handed to you.
It is a hectic time with the holidays around the bend. But a good time to re-assess priorities and scheduling.
Oh yes, Thea! We already have a jammed packed schedule and now we add more and more to the point of exhaustion and not enjoying the holidays or much else.