AUDIT & ASK: January --> February
Many moons ago, I used to share my learnings from last month and goals and intentions for the next month on the first of each month in a blog. Not only did it create a consistency for me in a ritual but it also created accountability as people would read it, comment and some times even join a goal for the month. I would then cross-reference the goal share the next first of the month and hold my own self accountable. Momentum in action really. And I am very honest that my goals done with others, in community and out loud are the goals that actually happen.
Reviving the written Audit & Ask here today on February 1.
Psst, I made you a PDF, grab the worksheet here!
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AUDIT
Last Month: January
I learned these two things last month:
ONE: I am still an impatient person. Even with my years of patience practice, I am still impatient and learning how to navigate trust in time of uncertainty, basically my humanness journey.
TWO: I am in deep thought about what I give my energy to and what I consume - thus, what becomes my memories. Navigating tech and TV and books give me so much food for thought and I really am learning (yet again) that I have agency and choice into what I expose myself to and answer the question: what do I want my memory of this to be?
The two things I’m most celebrating last month:
ONE: I was brave and invested in a creative team to help me launch my TOGETHER online community on the Mighty Networks platform, a space to go beyond the scroll of instagram so we can goal and gather. Psst, you can join this month and explore around with a month free!
TWO: I have not taken a moment to celebrate that my second child is sleeping so much better. While it took three years to do so (cue the patience practice) and the removal of all naps, some food changes and exploration of nightly routines, she is sleeping so much better. And damn am I proud of me and Chris for getting through those years of sleepless nights….some how some way, together.
Take a moment to honor what last month was: It was a bit blurry, as a beginning of a new year tends to be. Being a beginner always has a bit of the awkward stage that comes with it. I feel different than last year though, I really do. I feel more grounded than I have in at least a year and I feel really hopeful.
Now, move into this month fresh and clear.
ASK
This Month: February
What do I want this month?
Feeling the list form today.
I want: Organization, support, authentic community connection in real life and online. Quality time with my partner, my children and myself. I want Summer plans. Financial stability through my maternity leave.
What do I envision?
I envision clean sheets. Very chill weekends. Inspiring work opportunities and collaborations. A very cozy Friday night movie night with family.
How do I want to feel this month?
I used to choose a word of the year and now I choose a word and if it sticks, great. And if it changes, hey great. The word my body and mind and heart and life and bank account and relationships crave is STABILITY. So I will say to you that this month, I want to feel stable.
What is one goal that I can make that feeling that vision possible?
One big goal I have is: I grow my TOGETHER with Jacki Carr VIP community and welcome 38 new members by Feb. 28, 2022!
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Wow, this felt so grounding to explore, write and commit to on this first of the month. In my online community, we did the exercise together this morning and it was such a beautiful connection to hear others learn, celebrate and honor January to then ask intentionally what they do want from February.
See you March 1.