January 2023 Monthly Check In
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on December
Who or what are you most grateful for from this past month?
What goals or projects did you make progress on in the month of December, however small?
What do you want to let go or leave behind from last month?
What memories do you want to remember from this past month?
What lessons do you want to learn from December?
Plan for January
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of January?
What might cause stress this month?
What is on your to do list this month?
What are you moving into next month?
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on December
Who or what are you most grateful for from this past month?
What goals or projects did you make progress on in the month of December, however small?
What do you want to let go of leave behind from last month?
What memories do you want to remember from this past month?
What lessons do you want to learn from December?
Plan for January
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of January?
What might cause stress this month?
What is on your to do list this month?
What are you moving into next month?
Self Care Practices
I have found coloring in Procreate to wind down in the evenings. Picture of blue flowers on a tan background.
What is your favorite form of self care?
Picture of a sunset from my 2022 December Reset retreat. Click the picture to read and see more from this trip.
What do you do to reset?
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December 2022 Monthly Check In
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on November
Who or what are you most grateful for from this past month?
What goals or projects did you make progress on in the month of November, however small?
What do you want to let go of leave behind from last month?
What memories do you want to remember from this past month?
What lessons do you want to learn from November?
Plan for December
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of December?
What might cause stress this month?
What is on your to do list this month?
What are you moving into next month (the new year)?
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on November
Who or what are you most grateful for from this past month?
What goals or projects did you make progress on in the month of November, however small?
What do you want to let go of leave behind from last month?
What memories do you want to remember from this past month?
What lessons do you want to learn from November?
Plan for November
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you excited about or hopeful for in the month of December?
What might cause stress this month?
What is on your to do list this month?
What are you moving into next month (the new year)?
Self Care Practices
I have found coloring in Procreate to be a wonderful form of self care while I am triggered. Picture of yellow flowers on a light blue background.
What helps you regulate your nervous system?
Picture of light reflecting off the water amidst red mangrove
Where can you find magic in your daily life?
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November 2022 Monthly Check In
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on October
Who or what are you grateful for from the month of October?
Where did you see progress on your goals last month?
What didn’t go quite as planned that you can leave behind?
What are your favorite memories from October?
What lessons are you bringing with you into this next month?
Plan for November
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you looking forward to in November?
What is stressful about this month?
What are you to do items for this month?
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on October
Who or what are you grateful for from the month of October?
Where did you see progress on your goals last month?
What didn’t go quite as planned that you can leave behind?
What are your favorite memories from October?
What lessons are you bringing with you into this next month?
Plan for November
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you saying no to this month?
What are you looking forward to in November?
What is stressful about this month?
What are you to do items for this month?
Self Care Practices
Blue trail rating post warning this trail is more difficult, might be how I am feeling going into November…
How do you prepare yourself for the month ahead?
A very wet trail in Savannas Preserve State Park; indeed very difficult!
What kind of path are you currently on?
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October 2022 Monthly Check In
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on September
Things or people you are grateful for from the month of September:
What are ways you made progress towards your goals and projects?
What do you want to let go of?
What do you want to remember from last month?
What lessons did you learn?
Plan for October
What you saying no to this month?
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you excited about this month? What are you hoping for?
What is on your mind as you head into this next month? What might be stressing you out?
What is your to do list for this month? What do you hope to get done? What do you want to make progress on?
Here are some prompts and questions to help you reflect and self coach on the previous and upcoming month.
Reflect on September
Things or people you are grateful for from the month of September:
What are ways you made progress towards your goals and projects?
What do you want to let go of?
What do you want to remember from last month?
What lessons did you learn?
Plan for October
What you saying no to this month?
What are you saying yes to this month?
What are you excited about this month?
What are you hoping for?
What is on your mind as you head into this next month? What might be stressing you out?
What is your to do list for this month?
What do you hope to get done?
What do you want to make progress on?
Self Care Practices
This is a self portrait at the secret dock. Image of darby reflected in the water.
What do you do to pause, regroup, and reflect?
An orange flower on a flowering tree in my neighborhood.
What are you looking forward to in Fall?
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9/19/2022 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 is something you can make progress on that would feel really good to get done and cross off your list?
What strengths of yours will help you accomplish your to do list?
Where are you building in rest, reset, or recovery this week?
What bright spots can you build in 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?
What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy, and attention to this week?
What is something you can make progress on that would feel really good to get done and cross off your list?
What strengths of yours will help you accomplish your to do list?
Where are you building in rest, reset, or recovery this week?
What bright spots can you build in this week?
Self Care Practices
This is a picture of a rockfish I created years ago. The medium is crayons. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.
What can you look forward to this week?
I took this picture of flowers in my neighborhood during a drizzly afternoon walk.
Where can you build in bright spots during your day?
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9/13/2022 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 would you like your relationship with technology to look like this week?
What is a habit or routine you want to give more attention to this week?
Movement and getting out into nature. I was home bound while my truck was being worked on.
What is the busiest part of your week and what is the quietest part of your week and how does that impact your planning?
What is your ratio of solitude to social time this week? What adjustments do you want to make?
Where can you build in time for reflection this week? What will that look like for you?
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 would you like your relationship with technology to look like this week?
What is a habit or routine you want to give more attention to this week?
What is the busiest part of your week and what is the quietest part of your week and how does that impact your planning?
What is your ratio of solitude to social time this week? What adjustments do you want to make?
Where can you build in time for reflection this week? What will that look like for you?
Self Care Practices
This is a painting of a magnolia I painted years ago. Click on the picture to see more of my artwork.
What little things hold meaning for you?
Picture of a pink begonia that just bloomed.
Where can you find wonder in the ordinary?
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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?
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!
8/22/2022 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 feeling or emotion do you want to cultivate for yourself this week?
What do you want to say yes to this week?
What do you want to say no to?
How can you theme the different days of the week?
What strengths can you lean on this week?
What are you looking forward to this week? How are you building in fun or joy into your schedule?
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 feeling or emotion do you want to cultivate for yourself this week?
What do you want to say yes to this week?
What do you want to say no to?
How can you theme the different days of the week?
What strengths can you lean on this week?
What are you looking forward to this week? How are you building in fun or joy into your schedule?
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.
Salt Water Therapy
Floating in the Atlantic Ocean
One of my favorite things is going for a float in salt water, especially when it is glassy and clear!
8/15/2022 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 do for your brain this week?
What can you do for your body this week?
Who do you want to connect with this week?
What are you feeling going into this week? What can you do to manage that emotion?
What is the business part of your week?
What is the quietest part of your week?
How does that impact your planning?
What are ways you can build in reflection 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?
What are the top 3 things to give your time, energy and attention to this week?
What can you do for your brain this week?
What can you do for your body this week?
Who do you want to connect with this week?
What are you feeling going into this week? What can you do to manage that emotion?
What is the business part of your week?
What is the quietest part of your week?
How does that impact your planning?
What are ways you can build in reflection 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.
Morning light over a lake
I visit this lake regularly as it is en route to my son’s school and is a quick way to get some time in nature into my day.
I am excited to get outdoors every morning again!
8/8/2022 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 last week? What didn’t go as planned?
What are the top 3 things you want to give your time, energy, and attention to this week?
What is something you have been avoiding that you can get done this week?
What obstacles are in your way?
What are some steps you can take towards progress on this?
What is a habit or routine that needs more time and attention this week?
What do you want your relationship with technology to look like this week?
How would you like to be creative 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.
Heron at the secret dock
There is a secret dock at the end of my street that I like to walk to for a quick reset. Both me and this heron enjoyed the shade of the mangrove trees!
What are ways you can rest and reset during the day?
8/1/2022 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 top 3 things do you want to give your time, energy and attention to?
In what ways can you use technology intentionally this week?
What will give you energy this week?
What feels draining in the week ahead? Why?
What can you do to build in rest and recovery time? What will that look like?
What mantra can help you launch into this week with intention?
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.
Palm Trees in the Drive Thru
Waiting for my post hike cold brew coffee. It is so hot it looks like the palm trees are melting!
I am grateful when there are native plants in shopping areas. Look up wherever you are. You might be surprised by what you see!
7/25/2022 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?
Top 3 things to give time, energy and attention to this week:
What is most important for you to finish before the end of this month? What do you want to focus on this week? What can you move into August?
What brights spots are you looking forward to this week?
What is the busiest part of your week? What is the quietest part of your week? How does that impact your planning?
What can you celebrate 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. This is my main business color scheme.
Exploring Palm Tree Land
Click on the picture to watch a video of what it was like getting into palm tree land
Palm Tree Land is an area in Seabranch Preserve State Park that is full of palm trees! There is no official trail into this area because it is very muddy and underwater, but I made my way back there on a recent hike because I love palm hammocks!
7/17/2022 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?
What are the top 3 things you want to give your time, energy and attention to this week?
What will give you energy this week?
What might drain your energy this week?
What have you been avoiding that you can take action on this week?
What does self care look like this week?
What three things are you grateful for 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. This is my main business color scheme.
Sunset paddle in the Indian River Lagoon
The sun is setting over the teal waters of the Indian River Lagoon. The sunset is golden with pastel pinks and blues above.
I was really grateful to go for a paddle with my son, watch the sunset, and enjoy the clear blue water of the lagoon!
7/11/2022 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?
Top 3 things to give time, energy and attention to this week
What are you going to do early in the week to set yourself up for success?
What will you do for rest, reset and recovery?
What is your plan for each day this week?
What are you doing to enjoy the current season?
What is going to help you show up as 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.
Paddle boarding at Pine Glade
Darby sitting on a paddle board in a body of fresh water at Pine Glades. Marsh grasses are seen on either side of the water and rain storms are looming in the background.
This park always feels so expensive to me. I got drizzled on, which was welcomed and refreshing!