November: Fuel the Future. Reduce December chaos.

Learning from the Past & Actioning our Future

Learning from the Past—Fueling the Future

November is the perfect time to pause and consider if you are having success in Creating Balance.

Before the year ends, give yourself the gift of reflection—not with pressure, but with curiosity. What truly made you happy?

Your Intentional Living Canvas™ is the place to record what this year has really meant to you. Let’s walk you through where to look for those reflections:

Open Captured Moments & Memories™ - what memories shaped your year?
Head into your Time Capsule Vault™ and revisit “Challenges and Growth.”
Every Day Echoes™ encourages a pause, checking your reflection - what emotion surfaces?
Pause and look at your reflection—whether in a mirror, a window, or even water. What emotion surfaces in that moment of stillness?
And then, in Eyes of Insight™, consider what gave you hope this year.

Step 1: Look Back to Move Forward

Now that you have reflected on many aspects of the year, let’s dive back into your Intentional Living Canvas™ and “paint a story”:
✓ What am I most proud of?
✓ What felt most fulfilling?
✓ What challenges did I face—and conquer?
✓ What can I do to be more in tune with the connection between my physical and emotional state?

Step 2: Set 1–2 Final Focus Points

Based on your “painted canvas,” is there something that is calling for your attention before the year ends?

Can you set one or two new Intentional Goals for next year? This may seem like a misuse of words, when in fact it is not. Not all goals are Intentional. Some are reactionary, vague, or chosen to meet others’ expectations. Intentional Goals are those chosen with motivated purpose, aligned with values and not just thrown on a list.

They don’t need to be big goals—just Intentional ones. This is your start for Reflections and Ambitions Master Sheet™ at the end of the year.

Digital Planning & Productivity: The Holiday Productivity Plan – How to Stay on Track

November – Stay ahead of December financial chaos.

We have come so far together! Let’s keep that momentum going by Intentionally reviewing our spending for December. Finish the year strong without burning out by keeping your focus and planning – on point.

Holidays don’t have to mean chaos. Let’s take the hustle out of the season with Intentional Planning. Open your Intentional Living Canvas™ and reflect on where your holiday prep currently stands. Remember to plan time for this review!

Review and Harvest The Bounty of Your Planning:

✓ Review your Gift Inspirations and Gift & Wishes Budget Master Sheets™. Now match that with your actual gift budget in your Shifting Sands Master Sheet™. Do you need to make any adjustments?
✓ Check your Subscription / Rewards / Gift Cards Master Sheet™. There are often forgotten reward points and gift cards that could take some of the spending pressure off. You still have time to make these work for you.
✓ Use your Recipe Roadmap Master Sheet™ to quickly find your go-to dishes, then slide over to Shopping Cart & Deals Master Sheet™ to prep your list – so that you are ready for savings from items on sale.
✓ Is your calendar full or fulfilling? Open your Holiday & Event Planner Master Sheet™ and ask: “What’s fuelling me—and what’s draining me?”
Want a gut check? Check in with Eyes of Insight™. Are your holiday goals Intentionally aligned with what matters—or are you stretching yourself way too thin?

Challenges & Activities: My Balanced Life Revealed!

Balanced Intentional Living - your life, “on purpose.”

It’s not about having a perfect routine or being in control all the time - it’s about paying attention. It’s about living with purpose. With clarity. With care. With direction—but not pressure. Balance isn’t something you “get” – it’s something you “practice.”

Simple Questions. Powerful Clarity.

Balance doesn’t mean perfection—it means alignment. It’s about knowing what energizes you, what drains you, and making small, smart shifts to a BETTER YOU. Let’s check in using your Intentional Living Canvas™ and our Balance Checklist below.  Circle “yes” for all that apply:

Work:

✓ I start and end work at consistent times most days.  Y
✓ I take regular breaks during work hours to reset.  Y
✓ I feel productive without feeling constantly rushed.  Y
✓ I disconnect from work after hours (no emails or work calls).  Y
✓ I can take time off without guilt or chaos.  Y

Life:

✓ I spend quality time with loved ones during the week.  Y
 ✓ I make time for hobbies, interests, or downtime.  Y
✓ I prioritize sleep, nutrition, and movement.  Y
✓ I have moments of calm or reflection daily.  Y
✓ I feel present in my personal life—not just surviving it.  Y

Balance:

✓ I say "no" when I need to protect my time or energy.  Y
✓ I check in with myself weekly to adjust priorities.  Y
✓ I feel like I’m living, not just working and recovering.  Y
✓ I feel proud of how I spend my time overall.  Y
✓ I could describe my routine as “Intentional,” not just reactive. Y

Time for some reflection in your Intentional Living Canvas™. Your scoring might reveal:
✓ 12–15 Yes? You’re living with Balanced Intention—keep that rhythm!
✓ 7–11 Yes? Some great practices are in place, but it might be time to consider a reset.
✓0–6 Yes? Life might be calling for a major realignment. Start small - but start now.

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