Morning Reset ·
October Didn’t Go As Planned And I’m Grateful It Didn’t…
Morning Reflection – An Unexpected October
October turned out to be a little different than I expected.
At the end of September, I made a promise to myself that October would be a month of celebration, relaxation, and slowing down.
Well, that didn’t quite go as planned. 😂
Instead, something unexpected happened.
The more I slowed down, the more clarity I found.
For a couple of weeks, I even eased up on the structure of my mornings. I didn’t abandon my self-care rituals, but I gave myself permission to move a little slower, without feeling the need to accomplish so much.
And interestingly enough, that extra space seemed to open the door to more creativity, curiosity, and excitement about what’s next.
This past week, I’ve been developing the LIKEMIND Method into something more tangible. Taking years of personal experience and turning them into a learning experience that could potentially help others navigate their own journeys.
And I have to admit, it’s been pretty amazing to watch it come together.
What started as a month of slowing down somehow became a month of preparation.
But perhaps that’s what I’m appreciating most.
Sometimes honoring ourselves in the morning isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating the space to discover what we actually need.
As November approaches, I’m feeling grateful, excited, and a little uncertain about what’s ahead.
And surprisingly, I’m comfortable with all three.
To everyone who’s been following along and sharing in this journey, thank you.
I appreciate you more than you know.
Onward and upward. 🚀
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
– Pablo Picasso
Jeffrey’s Weekly Insight – Prepare, Then Trust the Process
Something I’ve come to appreciate more and more is the difference between preparation and expectation.
We can spend so much time thinking about what we want to happen that we sometimes forget to appreciate what we’re actually doing to get there.
And believe me, I’ve been guilty of this too.
But here’s what I’m learning.
Preparation is within our control. The outcome isn’t.
We can choose to show up, invest in ourselves, develop our skills, build meaningful relationships, and continue creating.
But we can’t always control when those efforts will pay off, who will respond, or how everything will unfold.
And maybe that’s where trust comes in.
I’ve spent much of October preparing for what’s next. Not because I know exactly what November will bring, but because I want to be ready for the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
And there’s something incredibly peaceful about that.
Knowing you’re doing your part without needing to know exactly how the story ends.
I often remind myself that we don’t need to know when the harvest is coming.
We just need to know that we’ve planted something today.
And then continue nurturing it.
So as we enter a new month, maybe the question isn’t simply, “What do I want to achieve?”
Maybe it’s…
“Who do I need to become to be ready for what I’m asking for?”
Keep preparing. Keep creating. Keep becoming.
And stay the course.
A Simple Practice: Plant Something Today 🌱
As November approaches, take five minutes to reflect:
1. What am I grateful for right now?
2. What am I preparing myself for?
3. What’s one intentional action I can take today?
Then take that action.
No pressure for immediate results. Just honour the commitment you’ve made to yourself.
Plant today. Nurture tomorrow. Trust the process.
Now for the exciting news…
This week, I’ll be launching my updated Jeff Chow Coaching website!
“Most people don’t need a new life.
They need a new way of seeing the life they already have.”
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If you’re ready to see yourself and your life differently, let’s have a conversation.
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Stay the course.
Jeff
A lot of people have been asking what I’ve been adding into my daily routine lately… 👀