MONTHLY MOTIVATION 👩🏻💻 August 2023
Tech wallpapers, calendars, + resources to help you focus for the month ahead.
We’re just a few days away from officially welcoming August to the party, and this is my first official installment of Monthly Motivation! This is a new monthly feature I’ll publish around the start of each month to help organize some information and resources that you might find helpful as you reset and refocus for the month ahead. Browse below for a quick audio recording from yours truly, tech wallpapers, printable calendars, + more!
🎧 PODCAST: There are (roughly) 150 days left in 2023. When you picture yourself at the end of this year, what’s one change you’d like to see in your life? What is one small daily habit that you’ll need to change in order to get there? I love breaking big goals down into small, bite-sized pieces that feel more attainable, and in this 5-minute “podcast style” recording, I’ll help you get motivated for the month ahead. (Can’t listen? There’s a full transcript here.)
🥗 RECIPES: Below are recipes that were featured in The Weekly Page throughout July. Add them to your meal plans for August if you haven’t had a chance to try ‘em yet!
Shrimp Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo
Chicken Caesar Pasta Bowls
Mediterranean Steak Bowls
White Chicken Chili
Grapefruit + Thyme Mocktail
☑ SYSTEMS REFRESH: Prep yourself for the month ahead with my quick 15-minute routine:
3 MINS - Review your upcoming schedule to assess where you are spending your time. Does it align with your priorities?
3 MINS - Look at your projects and tasks and make sure everything is up to date. Anything you need to update or delete?
3 MINS - Curate the files on your computer and phone (including photos you took this month!). Delete things you don't need. Does your information feel organized and accessible?
3 MINS - Look through any paper notes or random bits of info you collected last month. What digital system could you move it to so it doesn't get lost?
3 MINS - Clean your work area, wipe down your desk and monitors, and when you're ready — update your phone and computer wallpapers by downloading the files directly with the buttons below:
🎶 PLAYLIST: This playlist features seven songs and runs about 20 minutes, which is just about the exact amount of time you’ll need to complete my Systems Refresh (above!). Settle in and enjoy…
📅 PLAN: If it’s helpful, grab this printable calendar for August 2023 to use as you plan out your month:
💬 Commment & chat! Anything you’d like to see added to “Monthly Motivation” that would support you as you start out a new month? Lemme know!
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