I love planning and I’m a real organizing ninja.
Yet, I love blank space and seeing what the day brings.
I like to be super prepared, having thought of all eventualities.
And, equally, I like to be spontaneous.
So I like a plan. I like a destination. I like to look out to the horizon.
And be open about what I might find there when I get there.
For me, this is the way to ensure the most joy. I enjoy the anticipation of something I’ve planned and relish the unknown of what’s to come.
And my planning ahead — leaving early for the appointment so finding a parking spot is not a hassle, or booking a date with a friend a month away — means joyful anticipation and a certain spaciousness. I eliminate hurry and replace it with easeful speed.
So you can guess that one of my most important rituals is my weekly planning ritual. It provides me the focus and clarity to get done what really needs to get done and say no to the rest.
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It sounds simple. Yet way more powerful than you can imagine.
Here’s how I do it:
On Sunday evenings, when my son is in bed, I sit down and plan my week. It makes me feel prepared and ready for the week to come.
I plan my week in 2 parts.
Part 1 is a check in and clarity session:
- I write down where I’m in my menstrual cycle and what my body will need during any given week — tuning into the female power. Will I need more rest, relaxation, movement or interaction, depending on where I’m in my cycle.
If I don’t take care of my body, I won’t be able to take care of anyone or anything else. - I write down how I want to feel this week. Do I want to feel light, strong, beautiful or focused? It’s my way of setting an intention for the week.
- I write down what’s going on with the moon and the stars. This process allows me to plan for days that are great for setting intentions, great for visibility or planning. I also like to follow the moon cycle. This may sound unfamiliar to you in the beginning and a bit wacky, yet as women, we’re aligned to the cycle of the moon and that knowledge is deep within us.
- I write down my 3 top task and priorities for the week. What do I want to get done that is aligned to the first three questions and will give me a feeling of completion for the week when done?
Only when I have done these 4 steps, do I move forward to the actual planning or writing my to-do list.
Read more about part 2 of my weekly planning ritual in next weeks blog post.
Talk soon, Cathleen
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