Monday Practice Part 2: Reflection

Written By Written by Meghan (she/her) Bursiek

This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Read part 1 here.

How do we know where we're headed, if we don't understand where we've been?

The reflection phase of my Monday Practice is broken into 3 steps:

  1. Celebrate

  2. Lessons

  3. Why?

Celebrate

Who doesn't like a party?!

Looking at my calendar & thinking about the previous 7 days, I identify my "wins" & take some time to journal.

My goal is 10 wins. Sometimes I get there - sometimes I don't.

Wins are moments in our biz & life that are a cause for celebration:

  • Paid my student loan payment with gratitude - WIN!

  • Meditated each morning - WIN!

  • Completed 3 Client consultations - WIN!

  • Mailed a thank you card - WIN!

  • Drank water - WIN!

When we identify milestones in our business (& life), we create opportunities to celebrate.

Celebration reminds me that I'm getting shit done & each lil' step counts.

Lessons

Recalling lessons from the previous week & writing them down supports us in actually learning from them.

Questions to ask:

  • What did I learn?

  • What did I discover?

  • What teachings did I receive?

  • What was my "Aha" moment?

  • What did my intuition say?

  • What did I remember?

Why?

Analyzing what didn't get done last week prepares us for planning for the upcoming week.

What didn't get done last week & why?

I'm always looking for ways to:

  • Automate

  • Delegate

  • Eliminate

Remember to tap into your Big Picture Intention when you review items that are still hanging around on your "To-Do" list.

When we view our to-do list through the lens of our Big Picture Intention, we can reflect on whether the task supports our purpose.

  • Is this a task that can be automated? (auto bill pay)

  • Is this a task that can be delegated? (email management)

  • Is this a task that can be eliminated? (social media posts)

Your Action

Grab your journal & create a space which supports your reflection process.

Consider the below questions:

  • What are moments from last week that make your heart smile?

  • Explore your biggest lesson from last week. Write down as many details as you can remember. Where were you? Who was involved? Why now?

  • Look at your to-do list. Which items have been on your list for a looooong time? Why are these tasks still there? Are they "shoulds?" How would you rather spend your time?

Be gentle & observe your body as you journal these questions.

This is a practice.

This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Read part 3 here.

Written by Meghan (she/her) Bursiek

Meghan is a Ritual Witch & Experience Creator. Intentional systems & containers are her magic. She supports people & organizations with integrating ritual into life, work, & personal practice without it becoming just another thing on the to-do list. Depending on the Moon phase, Meghan sends a ritual email like you just read. Subscribe to receive Witchy Wednesdays: your ritual email (& thank you!)

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