Finishing 2024 With Intention
As I looked at my calendar, I could hardly believe that we have already reached the end of 2024. This year has brought an incredible mix of experiences—the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful. It serves as a reminder of one of my favorite sayings: life is lifey. Yet, here we stand in the final month of the year, with an amazing opportunity to move intentionally through the remainder of 2024. So, what will you do with these final 30 days of the year?
During my last month of the year, I aim to blend a bit of visioning and planning with a harmonious balance of learning and connecting with others. I envision dedicating time to reflect on my goals for the upcoming year while engaging in activities that foster personal and professional growth. Additionally, I want to deepen my connections with my community by attending events or discussions that encourage meaningful interactions. And, of course, I aspire to offer my beloved community several opportunities to find an alignment balanced between “Doing”/Action and “Being”/Pausing.
Doing/Action...
When I consider "Doing/Action," I think of the tasks I aim to complete, including my daily routines. By intentionally dedicating time to these tasks, I achieve greater consistency. This month, my personal goal, amid all my activities, is to focus on visioning and planning. I've chosen these activities to enter 2025 with clarity and purpose. Incorporating these new tasks requires adjusting my daily schedule, which might mean removing items from my to-do list or rescheduling flexible goals. This ensures I have the time to plan and envision my future, fully equipping me to set and achieve my goals. Here are some activities I plan to undertake to turn these intentions into action:
Visioning
Vision Board: Creating a visual representation of my dreams and goals.
Future Self Story: Writing a narrative about where I see myself in a year.
Interviews with Comrades: Engaging in conversations with friends who inspire and have observed me and can offer me insight on who they see me becoming.
Planning
Identifying Goals for 2025 Personal & Professional: Defining clear objectives for both my personal life and career.
Identifying Accountability Partners: Choosing trusted individuals to help keep me on track.
Developing a Timeline Calendar for Rollout of Goals: Mapping out a strategy for when and how I will implement my goals. Ensuring that I am creating space to Pause and create balance.
Being/Pause...
When I think about taking time to Pause/Be, it's about creating a space where I can step away from my endless To-Do list. I've discovered that Pausing and Being is as vital as taking action. Pauses give me the freedom to explore myself and the world around me, helping me find balance and energy to push beyond the familiar. This month, I plan to incorporate two types of Pauses, Connective Pauses and Learning Pauses that will offer me opportunities to connect and learn.These still moments allow me to connect deeply with myself and my surroundings, offering clarity and peace. Here are some ways I plan to integrate pauses into my life this month:
Connective Pause
Connecting to Higher Power/God via Meditation: Spending quiet time in meditation to nurture my spiritual side.
Connecting to Family and Friends: Reaching out to loved ones and deepening those precious relationships.
Connecting through Music: Using music as a tool to relax and find joy.
Learning Pause
Learning New Systems to Rightsize my Org: Acquiring new skills and knowledge to streamline my work environment.
Learning New Exercise to Get me in Better Shape: Trying new fitness routines to enhance my physical health.
Learning More About Myself through a Tarot Reading: Exploring insights and self-discovery through tarot.
I invite you to take 20 minutes to consider how you want to spend these last few days of 2024. How can you balance action with moments of pause to truly honor yourself? Let's seize this opportunity to reflect, plan, and set the stage for an incredible new year.
