It's October 1st which is a great day to do a reset!
A monthly reset at the start of October can help you set clear intentions, refresh your energy and create a positive mindset for the upcoming weeks. Here's a guide you can follow to reset and set the tone for October:
1. Reflect on the Past Month
Gratitude Practice: List 5 things you’re grateful for from September.
Review Goals: Look at your goals from last month. What did you accomplish? What still needs work?
Assess Challenges: Identify any challenges you faced. What lessons can you take forward?
2. Set New Intentions
Set 3 Key Goals: Identify three priorities for October (e.g., personal, professional, and health-related).
Word or Theme of the Month: Choose a word or phrase that represents what you want to focus on for the month (e.g., "growth," "balance," "self-care").
Vision Board Update: If you have a vision board, refresh it with new visuals or quotes that inspire you for October.
3. Cleanse and Organize
Declutter: Clear out one physical space (desk, closet, kitchen) to create mental clarity.
Digital Detox: Clean up your phone, computer, and social media accounts. Delete apps you don’t use and organize your files.
Plan Your Month: Write down important dates, deadlines, and events in a planner or digital calendar. Break larger tasks into manageable weekly action items.
4. Wellness Reset
Fitness Plan: Create a workout schedule for October (even just 10-15 minutes daily).
Meal Prep: Plan or prep healthy meals for the first week of the month.
Mental Health Check-In: Incorporate mindfulness practices like meditation or journaling. Aim for consistency, whether it’s daily or a few times a week.
5. Financial Reset
Budget Review: Review your finances from September. Adjust your budget for October based on upcoming expenses or savings goals.
Plan Savings: Identify one area where you can cut back or save more this month.
Review Subscriptions: Cancel any services or memberships you’re not using.
6. Self-Care Ritual
Pamper Yourself: Dedicate some time to self-care—a long bath, skincare routine, or a spa day.
Plan Rest Days: Schedule time for rest and relaxation throughout October, ensuring you maintain balance.
7. Personal Development
Reading List: Choose a book (or books) you’d like to read this month. It could be personal development, fiction, or anything you’ve been wanting to explore.
New Skill or Habit: Pick a new skill or habit to cultivate throughout the month. Set small, achievable steps to integrate it into your routine.
8. Connect and Reconnect
Check-In with Friends or Family: Reconnect with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, or plan a social event for the month.
Networking: Identify one new professional connection you’d like to make this month.
9. Gratitude and Affirmations
Gratitude Journal: Start or continue a gratitude journal, writing down 3 things you’re grateful for each morning or evening.
Affirmations: Create a few affirmations to repeat daily (e.g., "I am capable of achieving my goals," "I embrace new opportunities with confidence").
By following these steps, you will clear space both physically and mentally to set yourself up for a focused, balanced and intentional month ahead.
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