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12/12/2022 Weekly Check In

What went well last week? What didn’t go as planned?

Top 3 things to give time, energy, and attention to this week:

What is a feeling or emotion that you want to cultivate for yourself this week?

How do you want to do that?

How do you want to start the week with intention?

What feels energizing to you this week?

What might drain your energy this week?

Where do you want to build in rest, reset or relaxation time this week?

 

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

 

What went well last week?  What didn’t go as planned?

Top 3 things to give time, energy, and attention to this week:

What is a feeling or emotion that you want to cultivate for yourself this week?

How do you want to do that?

How do you want to start the week with intention?

What feels energizing to you this week?

What might drain your energy this week?

Where do you want to build in rest, reset or relaxation time this week?


Self Care Practices

 

Coloring page of flowers and berries

 

What was the highlight of last week?

 

A tortoise fight in progress! One tortoise knocked the other onto its back. I was able to observe and mediate their conflict.

 

What unexpected ways can you help?

 
 

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September 2022 Monthly Check In

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.

Reflect on August

Who are what are you grateful for from the month of August?

What goals or projects did you make progress on last month?

What do you want to let go of moving into the next month?

What are your favorite memories from last month?

What lessons do you want to bring with you into this upcoming month?

Plan for September

What are you saying yes to? What are you saying no to?

What is weighing on you about this next month?

What is on your mind, might be causing stress or anxiety?

What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of September?

What is on your to do list for this month?

What is your theme for this month?

What is a motivational word or phrase you are thinking about?

What is the seasonal energy you want to have?

 

Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.

 

Reflect on August

Who are what are you grateful for from the month of August?

What goals or projects did you make progress on last month?

What do you want to let go of moving into the next month?

What are your favorite memories from last month?

What lessons do you want to bring with you into this upcoming month?

Plan for September

What are you saying yes to? What are you saying no to?

What is weighing on you about this next month?

What is on your mind, might be causing stress or anxiety?

What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of September?

What is on your to do list for this month?

What is your theme for this month?

What is a motivational word or phrase you are thinking about?

What is the seasonal energy you want to have?


Self Care Practices

 

This picture of a water lily is a watercolor painting I painted years ago. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.

 

Where do you like to explore?

 
Darby, wearing a wide brimmed har, standing in front of cypress and palm trees

A memory from last month deep into a cypress swamp.

 

Where do you like to go when you have time off?

 
 

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9/5/2022 Weekly Check In

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

What went well last week? What didn’t go as planned?

What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy, and attention to this week?

What will you say yes to this week?

What will you say no to this week?

What is a positive feeling or emotion that you want to nurture for yourself this week?

What is feeling energizing about this week? Why?

What will drain your energy this week? Why?

How would you like to connect with yourself this week? With others?

 

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

 

What went well last week?  What didn’t go as planned?

What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy, and attention to this week?

What will you say yes to this week?

What will you say no to this week?

What is a positive feeling or emotion that you want to nurture for yourself this week?

What is feeling energizing about this week?  Why?

What will drain your energy this week?  Why?

How would you like to connect with yourself this week?  With others?


Self Care Practices

 

This picture of flowers was created using Procreate on an iPad with a coloring page. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.

 

Where do you like to explore?

 

I often visit this lake when I am short on time.

 

Where do you like to go to reflect?

 
 

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8/28/2022 Weekly Check In

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

What went well last week? What didn’t go as planned?

What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy and attention to this week?

What can you be intentional about this week?

How can you build in time for reflection this week?

How are your values reflected in your to do list or calendar this week?

What is a question you would like to answer this week?

What can you do this week that is just for you and for no one else?

 

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

 

What went well last week?  What didn’t go as planned?

What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy and attention to this week?

What can you be intentional about this week?

How can you build in time for reflection this week?

How are your values reflected in your to do list or calendar this week?

What is a question you would like to answer this week?

What can you do this week that is just for you and for no one else?


Self Care Practices

 

This picture of flowers was created using Procreate on an iPad with a coloring page. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.

 

Where do you like to explore?

 

off trail in one of my favorite parks

 

Something that gets me completely mindful and in the moment is exploring!

 
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7/4/2022 Weekly Check In

Check Ins: powerful questions to help you self coach, plan, and reflect

 

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

 

What went well last week?  What didn’t go as planned?

What are your top 3 things to give your time, energy and attention to this week?

What do you want to nurture this week?

What do you want to say yes to?  What do you want to say no to?

What can you do to reflect on the 2nd half of the year?

What do you want to create this week? What do you want to consume this week?

How can you prioritize yourself this week?


Self Care Practices

 

This picture of flowers was created using Procreate on an iPad with a coloring page. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.

 

some salt water therapy

 

baby bull shark

 

I have been making a habit of stopping at parks while I am out running errands. I went for a quick wade one day last week and was greeted by a few baby bull sharks!

 
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6/27/2022 Weekly Check In

Check Ins: powerful questions to help you self coach, plan, and reflect

 

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

 

What went well last week?  What didn’t go quite as planned?


Top 3 priorities to put your time energy and attention to?


What do you want to do before the month ends?

What can you move into July?


What intention are you setting for your week?  What can you do today to support that?


Who do you want to (re)connect with this week?


What is a habit or routine are you going to nurture this week?


What will help you to be your best self this week?


Self Care Practices

 

This picture of flowers was created using Procreate on an iPad with a coloring page. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.

 

some salt water therapy

 
 
 
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5/8/2022 Weekly Check In

Check Ins: powerful questions to help you self coach, plan, and reflect

Here are some powerful questions for self coaching that can help you plan and reflect on the week ahead:

What went well last week?  What didn’t go as planned?


What are your top 3 things you want to give your time energy and attention to in the coming week?


What is the busiest part of your week and the quietest part of your week? How does that impact your planning?


What can you take off your list for this week?


Where can you squeeze in more solitude this week?


What can you do early this week to set yourself up for success?


What bright spots are you looking forward to this week?

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