How to Design the Best Summer
Hello! Happy Summer!
Many years ago I read about a woman who made a list of 40 things that she wanted to do one summer. I have no idea what they were, but the fact that she came up with 40 was very impressive to me.
As the pandemic winds down, and as opportunities for travel, gatherings and socializing open up, now is the perfect time to do what author Gretchen Rubin calls “Design Your Summer.”
This can be anything from making a list of places to visit (day trips, vacations, museums, restaurants and the like), to choosing friends to reconnect with, to taking on a special project such as beginning a Tai Chi or yoga practice, purging your closets and cabinets, or learning Italian.
You might also choose one or more words to represent themes you want to embody over the summer. In 2020 mine was “survival.” Now there are four: “celebration,” “fun,” “novelty,” and “engagement.”
If you are so inclined, take a few minutes and answer the following questions. Your answers just might inspire you to take steps towards creating an even better summer!
My theme(s) for Summer, 2021:
List three new places to visit:
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List five new experiences you want to have:
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List three friends you want to reconnect with:
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List three things to say “no” to:
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I’d love to know what you’ve discovered! If you’re stuck, or if you’d like some coaching to help get you started, please contact me.
I’ll be picking flowers and tomatoes in the garden, eating fresh raspberries and peaches, checking out some of the markets in Santa Fe, and perhaps even travelling again. Please call or email and let me know what you’re up to! I’d love to connect. It’ll be fun and engaging!
Summer Reading
If you haven’t read Beyond the Sale for Real Estate Agents: How to Create a Great Business and a Life You Love now’s the time to pick up a copy and do the exercises. It’s the perfect project to work on this summer. It can change your business and your life.
Here’s to a Great Summer!
