In some of my posts on both Substack and social media, I’ve written about planning with intention. I’ve also said that your planner should math your values. What exactly am I talking about? Let’s dig in…
Currently I value rest. Perimenopause is kicking my ass. The list of symptoms would take up too much space, so I’ll spare you. With the weekend being only two days long, I have to prioritize what I say yes to. Will there still be time to rest?
I look at what needs to be done: laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning, food prep.
I look at what else I value: time with family. What events are we interested in? Have we been invited to any parties? What can I say yes to and still have time to veg out on the couch?
At this stage I can’t say yes to everything. In a couple of weeks, my husband was invited to an event of a company he networks with. That event is on a Saturday. Yesterday we were invited to a BBQ on the Sunday of that same week. I told my husband I will have to decide if we can do both. As I prioritize rest, two events in one weekend may be too much. If I don’t veg out and recharge, the new week will be a struggle.
Sometimes I think, “When did I get so old to where i can do one thing at a time?” Eight years ago I was going to two concerts in one weekend and staying up until 3:30 AM each night. The reality is I’m not old; I’ve shift what I needed to prioritize. My health, even though a change in hormones is not a serious diagnosis (It could be worse), is what I need to prioritize.
I know things can shift as my perimenopause journey changes or as my coaching business becomes more busy. I could also see a shift in values and priorities if I choose to get involved in group activities that light me up and recharge my batteries. As these shifts happen in my life, what goes in my planner will change. What I say yes to will change.
This is planning with intention. This is matching my planner/calendar to my values.
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