To say that September has been a roller-coaster of emotions, would be an understatement. It has been hard, easy and somewhere in the middle of “I got this”. Cheer to October being a month of growth and renewed opportunities.
What I Did Do
Sign New Contracts. This month Kal+Co. has two new additions to the company, and it was so much fun to get started and help those who need just a little extra help and are willing to take the next steps to grow themselves and their business.
Went Back to the Barre. Years ago, when I started running, I would also go to Barre class at a local studio. One of my friends, who I have also known about that long is an instructor there and the co-owner is just as fabulous. Through life changes and the eb and flow, I fell out of touch of going to classes there, but I went back on Saturday and haven’t looked back. It feels so good and I am so glad I took the leap.
Prepare for The Last 90 Days. Without a plan for anything in life, you are setting yourself up to fail. I knew I had to get a hold of this and make a concrete plan for my success and rally my troops. For my 90 days, I am bound determined to be better and feel better than I did yesterday and even today. Stay tuned tomorrow for a special surprise of an additional post diving deeper into Last 90 Days.
What I Didn’t Do
Spend Outside My Budget. Last month I mentioned that I created a budget with the system made by http://www.thebudgetmom.com and it has been a wonderful process. Today I am closing out my month of September in preparation for October so look forward to a blog post soon on that. Finances and goals within them are so very important.
Get Worked Up. I have had some triggering things this month and instead of fighting the battle internally with myself, I found myself knee deep in my journal writing as fast as I could to get everything out. Sometimes that is needed. Sometimes it is just fine to cry in the car by yourself and shout in the shower when no one is home to get out the frustration. But I refused to allow myself to carry the things that could have sent me over the deep end with me.
Shame Myself. With starting Barre this month, I could have allowed myself to look in the mirror and be in utter disgust. That is not what I looked like the last time I showed up. BUT instead I was thanking my body. I thanked it for still being strong enough to do 80% of the movements. Thank it for showing up for me. Thanking it for its forgiveness. I am thankful.
What I Learned
Friendships Have a Lifespan. Every one of them. Some last a lifetime. Some come and go. Others are kept at arm’s length. There is, however, a lifespan for every season of life. I have some incredible friends.
Life is Fragile. My sweet dear friend, Gretchen posted a heartbreaking beautiful testament to her baby girl that would have been 8 on 9/28. Life is Fragile.
I am Worth it. Whatever it is, whenever it comes into my life, I am worth being present for my life and all that it has to offer. I am worth feeling good about my mental health and physical capabilities.
October Goals
Get Through A 5k Without Dying. I am running a 5k with my bestie on 10.27. If you see me on social in the mid-afternoon, I have made it out alive.
Be Successful in the first of the Last 90 Days. I have set myself up for success and I am determined to feel good.
Find a New Home. The short of the long is that we must find a new home and that is just fine. However, it is go time for finding something!
In this official month of Fall, what are your goals? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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