Lets Make Time
Hello Dear Ones,
Fall is here! In the Midwest, it’s arguably the most beautiful time of year, with the leaves changing and the morning air getting crisp. It’s a time of transition, and so I always like to make a little bit of time for myself to reflect. That’s my invitation to you today.
It sounds wild, but we only have 3 months left in this year, so it’s a great time to think about all the incredible things you’ve accomplished and how you want to finish it out.
Taking time to reflect is one of the best things we can do for ourselves to support our growth and relationships (with ourselves and others). So let's take a few moments to pause and acknowledge all that you’ve accomplished in the past 9 months. I bet it’s more than you’ve given yourself credit for.
Tools can be so helpful in reflection because they help us see things in a different way. I love using the wheel of life because it gives such a broad perspective of all the realms of wellbeing and then you can think about how it relates to your life.
To use this tool, rank each area from 1-10, 1 being not feeling great and 10 being that you feel solid in that area.
No judgment here.
After you rate them all, to take it a step further, look at the top 3 categories that you ranked the highest. What are you doing well in that area? What helped you build success in these areas?
Then look at your lowest 3 categories? What do you feel like you could improve in these areas? What would be the first steps to take?
I hope you find this tool to be valuable, and if you want any help or something pops up that you’d like to discuss, schedule some time with me here.
With love and kindness,
Jessica
PS.
The fun thing I’m doing to take care of myself right now is learning! I’ve just started a certification program to work with people with disordered eating, emotional eating, and binge eating habits. I’m so excited about this program because I’ve learned how pervasive disordered eating and strained relationships with food are in the past few years. I’m currently looking for clients who struggle with their eating to be a part of my case study for this program. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out.
Come see me at one of my upcoming speaking events:
October 2nd 630-730 Stress management: Where to start when it all feels hard
Through Anoka Hennepin Community Education:
Sign up here:
October 7th 10am-11am & Oct 14 10am-11am a 2 part speaker series with Elevate Fitness & Massage. The first part is about Energy Management and the second is about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and it's $50 for the series. https://www.facebook.com/elevatefitnessandmassage/ is the link to their Facebook where they're advertising
October 23rd 630-730 pm I’ll be back at Anoka Hennepin speaking about Energy Management:
Could you manage your energy similar to how you manage your money? Yes!
In this interactive talk, you'll learn the six surprising areas of your life that are seemingly unrelated to health and burnout but hugely impact how your brain and body function at work and home.
Participants will be able to reflect on what refuels their energy and what depletes it. You will learn strategies that prevent burnout and ensure your health bank account is overflowing with abundant energy reserves.
Sign up here: https://ahschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/10620/adult-fall-2023/new-balancing-your-energetic-bank-account
November 13th 630pm730pm I’ll be talking about Setting and Maintaining healthy boundaries at Anoka Hennepin:
In a world that demands constant connectivity and multitasking, maintaining a healthy balance between our own needs and the demands of others has become more crucial than ever.
During this engaging session, we will explore the art of establishing and maintaining boundaries, both with ourselves and in our interactions with others.
You will gain the tools to navigate life's challenges while preserving your well-being through a blend of practical guidance, real-life examples, and interactive discussions.
