Monthly Review and August Intentions
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
Monthly Review and August Intentions
Monthly Review and August Intentions
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
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I invite you to join me for our monthly reflection ritual as we close out July and prepare for a fresh start in August. I share some of my personal highlights from the past month, including family adventures, new shows, and the systems I’ve been working on to bring more ease and intention into my life and business. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and how to carry forward the lessons and wins into the new month. I also open up about the importance of routines, the beauty of summer’s spontaneity, and how to find balance between structure and flexibility. Plus, I share a special tradition that grounds me every year and offer journal prompts to help you set your own intention for August. Whether you’re a longtime listener or brand new, you’ll find inspiration and practical steps to help you realign and step into the next month with purpose.
Timestamps
00:00 — Intro & Welcome: Caroline introduces herself, the podcast, and sets the intention for the episode.
01:06 — Monthly Reflection Ritual: Explanation of the monthly practice of reflecting, resetting, and realigning.
02:18 — July’s Theme Revealed: Discussion of July’s theme for the Blissen Up Collective and the challenge of naming months with alliteration.
03:44 — Personal Highlights: Caroline shares what she enjoyed in July, including family time and watching a new series.
05:02 — Systems & Growth: Insights on working on systems in business and life, inspired by the book “Buy Back Your Time.”
07:31 — Connection & Joy: The joy of connecting with others over personal development and productivity.
08:54 — Summer Adventures: Reflections on family travel, mini beach vacations, and how life themes emerge.
10:09 — Carrying Lessons Forward: What Caroline wants to carry from July into August, especially new systems and routines.
12:40 — What Didn’t Work: Honest reflection on the chaos and lack of routine in July, and the longing for more rhythm.
18:02 — Setting August’s Intention: Guided journaling and intention-setting for the new month, inviting listeners to choose their own theme and prepare for a purposeful August.
Key Points Discussed
1. Introduction
- This episode is all about our monthly ritual of reflecting, resetting, and realigning.
- I’ll share why taking this pause each month is so powerful for creating a life filled with intention and joy.
2. Reflecting on July
- July’s theme set the tone for my month and brought some wonderful moments.
- Highlights included family time, discovering a new TV series, and making the most of summer adventures.
- Celebrating wins—big or small—helped me notice what truly sparked joy.
3. Lessons and Growth
- Building better systems in both my life and business became a big focus.
- The book “Buy Back Your Time” offered fresh inspiration and practical strategies.
- Balancing my natural creativity and spontaneity with more structure is an ongoing journey.
4. Letting Go and Setting Intentions
- Not everything went smoothly—chaos and lack of routine were real challenges.
- As August approaches, I’m craving more steadiness and grounding.
- That’s why the theme for August is “Anchor”.
- I encourage you to reflect on what you want to leave behind, set your own intentions, and spend a few minutes journaling about what you want to nurture this month.
5. Closing Reflections
- Let’s keep each other accountable—share your intentions with me and join our community events.
- You’re invited to the sunrise walk and to check out the coaching hub if you want deeper support.
Thanks for being part of this journey; together, we’re creating more meaning and bliss in our lives.
LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
Buy Back Your Time – Dam Martell:https://amzn.to/4f0P803
Off Balance on Purpose – Dan Thurmon:https://amzn.to/3UmIOWX
Outwitting the Devil –https://amzn.to/3EtwQGY
Stick –https://tv.apple.com/us/show/stick/umc.cmc.52w04zy67tiv11p8xvbc57wmc
Alex Pardo’s Website:https://www.StorageWins.com
Alex Pardo’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo
Bliss’n Up Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FCieuUmMg/
Interested in life coaching with me? Book a complimentary consult here:https://calendly.com/carolinedeposada/intro-call
Past Monthly Theme Episodes:
Episode 4 – Do THIS at the Beginning of Every Month:https://carolinedeposada.com/podcast-episode-4/
Episode 9 – Interrupt the Pattern:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-9/
Episode 18 – Learning to Listen to the Seasons and Rhythms of your life: https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-18/
Episode 22 – Close The Loops:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-22/
Episode 27 – Set your theme for November:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-27/
Episode 31 – I Dare You to Do This This Month:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-31/
Episode 39 – Monthly Review & February Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-39/
Episode 44 – Monthly Review & March Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-44/
Episode 48 – Monthly Review & April Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-48/
Episode 52 – Monthly Review & May Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-52/
Episode 57 – Monthly Review & June Intentions:
https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-57/
Episode 61 – Monthly Review & July Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-61
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46 – The Difference Between Manifesting and Magnetizing
45 – Why You May Feel Lonely Even If You’re Not Alone
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