Tips to Help You Prepare for the New Month
I love the first of the month because I love new beginnings! It’s a new opportunity for us to grow and glow. I’m excited for November because this month I am committed to getting organized. This month I’m focused on working smarter (not harder) and creating systems in my personal life and business. Last month I felt so overwhelmed and disorganized, but I refuse to feel that way again.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the new month:
1. Reflect & Reset
Get your journal out and start reflecting on the prior month. Reflection can help us release, refocus, and realign. It's also a great opportunity for us to learn more about ourselves. You can’t move forward unless you know what’s holding you back.
Try answering these questions below:
2. Brain Dump
It’s time to get those great ideas down on paper. I love brain dumping! It feels so good to clear my mind and close all the open tabs in my head.
Here are some brain dump ideas:
Things you've been worried about
Things you keep forgetting
Things you need to get done
Things you didn’t have time to do
Goals you want to accomplish
Events/activities for yourself or your children
Project ideas
Parts of your routine you want to improve
Vacation/party planning
Doctor appointments
LITERALLY ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF!
3. Give yourself enough time to plan
Keep in mind that thorough planning takes time. If you have a business, I recommend dedicating at least 1-2 hours to planning. Also, try planning before the new month starts to avoid feeling behind. As of now, my new monthly planning date is the last Saturday of the month but I’m considering it being the 2nd to last Saturday of the month.
4. Schedule time for Self-Care
Rest is not a reward. It is a priority. Your body and your mind need time to rejuvenate. Every month I schedule a self-care activity that fosters my mental, emotional, and/or physical health. It’s so important for me to take care of myself and embrace my individuality.
A few more reasons why you should rest are:
To improve productivity
To reduce stress
To boost creativity
To prevent depression/anxiety
To improve your mood
If you haven’t started planning for the month, I highly recommend that you do!
How do you prepare for a new month? Share your favorite monthly planning tip below!
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