Setting up your week to feel more intentional, meaningful, and focused usually starts with good Sunday Rhythms.

We are in the midst of the holiday season, and approaching a new year. When you're facing the challenge of too much on the calendar, and the question of "which thing do I do first?" it can feel overwhelming, and even feel like you're stuck in indecision, burn-out, and a never-ending to-do list.

October is my favorite month of the year. It hosts my favorite color palette, the delightful mix of cool and warm weather, cozy nights inside, and fresh air walks outside. Fall is my favorite season in Ohio. And for me, it's the perfect time to set new intentions. October is my New Year.

When we're facing so much of the unknown and the unseen, it may feel challenging to trust that something beautiful awaits us on the other side of this season. We are in the here and now and must behold it, both the beauty and the suffering. The clarity of enlightenment, and the cloud of uncertainty.

This series is to highlight the 4 core areas to Lead Wholeheartedly and Live Intentionally. These core areas are the foundation for all the coaching and consulting work I support, for individuals, teams, and organizations.

It's the end of the work day, and I feel myself wanting to be pulled into doing just one more thing. The spreadsheets are open.  The reports are calling.  The house and the work to-do list are both front and center.  Just one more thing.  If I just do this one more thing, I'll save time later, I say to myself. So, there I am, well past 5 pm, struggling with bringing an end to my work day and transitioning well into being present at home.

I love Sunday mornings, especially when I can take a few more minutes to enjoy the quiet.  The kids are staying up later, so mornings are a little quieter for a bit longer than usual for now. I love to light my candle in the morning, brew some coffee, and hold the moment as long as I can. 

When connecting with others, one way to make it feel fresh and meaningful is to emphasize an inspiring future vision. Move the conversation into new territory by creating an opportunity to talk about both what is possible and what is meaningful. It’s an incredible gift and a caring act to give someone space to be heard around what they want most, and what they hope to see come to life.

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“You have to learn to say no more, Jen.” These words weigh heavy on me as I look around my life—overworked, frustrated, pulled in a million directions, things falling apart everywhere, but somehow trying to keep it together.

Here are five ways to care for your well-being right now.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck sometimes in a negative mind loop, and wondering why you can’t move forward? Are you hesitant to face big emotions or do you push away your feelings? Do you feel like you’re not moving fast enough to see the bright side?

The last days, weeks, and months have been full of emotions and challenges, sometimes more questions than answers, and likely some really deep heartfelt longings. Saying yes to meaningful conversations and connection, to times of renewal together, to reconciliation— It's a gift and a joy to come together in community with others to move toward hope and restoration.