Happy first day of a new month. I don’t know about you but I like to think of the 1st of the month as a new chapter, a new page, a fresh start. The beginning of the month is a perfect time to reflect on the previous month and to do a self check in. At the beginning of each month try the following.
Reflect – Take time to reflect on the prior month. Reflect on feelings, challenges and achievements. What did you learn? What do you want to bring forward to the new month? What do you want to leave behind in the prior month? This would be a great opportunity to write all your reflections down and review month to month.
Goals – Set new goals by reevaluating your current ones. What was achieved last month? What is the next step to achieve your goal? Are there any changes to be made to your goals?
Vision Board – If you are a visual person maybe a vision board would be a great addition to your goal setting. Vision boards are a collection of pictures, words, phrases etc and presented in a place where you can see it daily. Make your vision board for the month.
Prioritize Self Care – Give yourself time and space to ensure you are prioritizing self care. Take today to promise yourself you are going to make yourself a priority and that you are worth it. Write down at least one thing you want to do for yourself this month. Eg. Manicure, massage, start a book etc.
Declutter – Think of one thing that is cluttered and bothering you. Take a 5 minute action today and start to tackle it. You may finish, but you may not. You can add it to your next month refresh if your don’t finish. The point is you started.
Positivity – Stay postive for the month ahead. Know you can take on whatever comes your way. Think about some fun things you can do throughout the month that can counteract any days you may struggle.
Starting fresh in a new month is a chance to take charge of your life and set new intentions.
With reflection, clear goals, and a commitment to self-care, you can navigate the month ahead with purpose and enthusiasm. Here’s to a fresh start and a month filled with growth and achievement!
Be kind to yourself.
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