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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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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!

 
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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!

 
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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?

 
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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!

 
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August 2022 Monthly 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 month ahead:

Reflect on July

What are you grateful for from July (things, people, etc)?

What are the goals/projects that you made progress on in July?

What didn’t go quite as planned in July?

What do you want to remember from July?

Lessons learned last month

Plan for August

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

What are you excited about in August?

What in August is causing anxiety or stress?

What is your to do list for August?

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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!

 
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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!

 
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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!

 
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July 2022 Monthly 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 month ahead:

Reflect on the past month (June)

What are you grateful for from the month of June?

What are the goals that are growing well?  What projects did you making progress on last month?

What can you let go of?

Favorite memories from June?

What are the lessons learned form June you want to bring into the next month?

Plan for the month ahead (July)

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

What are you looking forward to in July?

What is causing stress and anxiety about the upcoming month?

What is your to do list for July?

 
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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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6/20/2022 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 is the busiest part of your week, and the quietest part of your week and how does that impact your planning?

What kind of self care do you want to practice this week?

What amount of screen time do you want to get this week?

What will help you to feel less stressed?

How do you want to build in rest, reset, or recovery time this week?

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6/13/2022 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 this week?  What didn’t go as planned?

What are the top 3 priorities this week to give time energy and attention to

What are 1-2 things that are really important to get done this week?  What is your plan for getting them done?

What is a good motivational word or phrase for yourself this week?

What is your ratio of solitude to social time?  Do you want to make any adjustments to that?

What do you want to make time to read, watch or listen to this week?

What do you need answers to?  How will you get those answers?

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6/6/2022 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 priorities for this week?

What do you want your relationship with technology to look like this week?

What can you do to connect with yourself this week?

What are 3-5 things you really want to get done? Where can you schedule them in on your calendar?

Bright spots: what are you looking forward to?  What is motivating you this week?

How do you want to build in rest, reset, and recovery?

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June 2022 Monthly 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 month ahead:

Reflect on the past month (May)

Who or what are you grateful for from this past month?

Goals or projects where you saw progress last month (even if it was small progress)

What from the lat month didn’t work out so well that you can choose to let go of?

Favorite memories from month of May?

Lessons learned from the past month?

Plan for the month ahead (June)

What do you want to say yes to and what do you want to say no to in the next month?

What are your bright spots in the upcoming month?  What are you excited for or hopeful about?

What’s on your mind for the upcoming month?

What is your to do list for the upcoming month?

Do you have a word or phrase to help keep you motivated this month?

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5/30/2022 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 priorities for this week?

What are some questions you would  like to find answers to this week?

What is a routine or habit you want to give more time and attention to this week?

How do you want to begin and end this week with intention?

What can you take off your list for this week?

What do you want to do this week that is just for you?

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5/22/2022 Weekly Check

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 to give time energy and attention to this week?

What do you want to get done before the end of the month and how are you going to do that?

What is the busiest part of your week?  What is the slowest part of your week?  How does that affect your planning?

Which of your strengths will help you meet your goals this week?

What bright spots are you looking forward to this week?

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May 2022 Monthly Check In

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

Reflect on April:

What are you grateful for from the month of April: people, places, things?

What goals or projects did you make progress on in April?

What do you want to leave behind from April?

What do you want to remember from April?

What are lessons from April?

Plan for May

What are you saying yes to in May?

What are you saying no to in May?

What is stressful about the upcoming month? Free write about whatever some to mind:

What is motivating in May?

What do you want to check off your to do list in May?

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


Reflect on April


What are you grateful for from the month of April: people, places, things?


What goals or projects did you make progress on in April?


What do you want to leave behind from April?


What do you want to remember from April?


What are lessons from April?



Plan for May


What are you saying yes to in May?

What are you saying no to in May?


What is stressful about the upcoming month?  Free write about whatever some to mind:


What is motivating in May?


What do you want to check off your to do list in May?

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Weekly Check In 5/2/2022

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 priorities for the week ahead: What do you want to give your time, energy and attention to?

How can you ease into the week with intention?

How do you want to stay connected to yourself this week?

Which of your strengths will be most helpful to you this week?

If you need help this week, where can you ask for help?

If you don’t need help, where can you offer to help?

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 priorities for the week ahead: What do you want to give your time, energy and attention to?


How can you ease into the week with intention?


How do you want to stay connected to yourself this week?


Which of your strengths will be most helpful to you this week?


If you need help this week, where can you ask for help?


If you don’t need help, where can you offer to help?

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