Daily Thought for Change

Every Sunday, I open my calendar.
I look ahead to see what my week is going to look like.
Coaching sessions. Meetings. Calls. Building new business.

I make sure there’s enough time to prepare - so that nothing feels like an emergency.
If something needs more work, or I’m not sure how to tackle it yet, I put early reminders in place.

Every morning, I start by opening my calendar again.
I ask myself:
 What’s coming up?
 What could go wrong?
 How can I get ready today to make things smoother today?

You’d be surprised how much calmer life feels when you plan for the worst.
When you expect setbacks - and prepare - nothing frustrates you.

Are you strategic with your own life?

When it comes to work and others, most people show up prepared.
Social accountability is strong. We don’t want to let others down.
But what about your own life?

Your health.
Your fitness.
Your passion projects.
Your growth. Your rest.

Are you showing up for yourself with the same level of commitment?
Or are you telling yourself the story:

    "I just got too busy."

You’ll always be busy.
There will never be “more time” - 24h cycles isn't going away.
You have to make time for the essentials - health, growth, joy.
You have to become life-strategic.

There’s always a way.

You can eat better - even if you’re busy.
You can exercise - even if your schedule is packed.
You can write, create, dream - even if you have lots of emergencies.
(The author of the Harry Potter series, began writing the books during her breaks and in her spare time. She often wrote during train delays)

Simplicity is the key.

    Spending one hour on Sunday prepping meals 🍲
    Picking up healthy snacks at the grocery store 🥜
    Scheduling your passion projects work like a client meeting 📝

You don’t need perfect conditions.
You need a small plan - and a little prep.

Every Friday morning, I hike a mountain.
No buses. Ubers are unreliable where I live at the time.
I used to get frustrated - sometimes missing the hike, sometimes being late.
Until I realized... You can book an Uber in advance.

All it took was thinking a little into the future.

Strategy isn’t for big goals in business. It’s for your daily life lived well.
It’s for every small thing you say matters to you.
You have a brain that can time travel. Let's use it.

Before you say, "I can't,"
Ask, "If I were committed, what could I do to make this happen?"
You'll be surprised how much smoother life gets.

Coach Angela,