Happy Summer! Happy 2nd Half of 2024!
Hello! Happy Summer! Happy Second Half of 2024!
I can’t believe we’re in the second half of 2024. I hope you can prioritize rest and vacation this summer. I also hope you can take stock of your wins so far this year. And by wins, what did you accomplish that was within your control?
What did you complete?
What did you show up to daily, weekly, monthly?
What did you say “no” to so you can say “yes” to what matters?
For the past two years, I’ve jotted down daily personal and professional wins of all shapes and sizes: exercise, general meeting, fellowship application, writing for 15 minutes or a few hours, finally scratching that errand off my to-do list. At the end of the month, I go through my daily planner and list all my big and small wins. Even though it may not feel like my life or career is remarkably different from the previous month, I can take stock of what was in my control and celebrate my progress. There’s always a vast difference between where I am and where I was six months ago.
Where do you want to be in six months?
If you don’t know where to start, always start small. And I mean, real small. After my mom passed away this winter, I couldn’t remember if I drank water at all or even went outside. When I left a pot to burn on the stove, I realized it was time to get my very basic shit together. (Fun Fact: Burnt mac and cheese smells a lot like cookies.) I printed out this habit tracker to keep at my desk. Checking off “Drink water,” “Take vitamins,” “Walk outside,” and “Don’t burn the house down” felt like massive wins.
Now that I’ve graduated from basic survival, my small daily habits are “write my feature” and “read for pleasure.”
How can I help you win this summer?
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Be bold! Keep going! Finish!
Love, Laura