Ready to clear the noise to make space for a fun, enjoyable summer? Within 7 days, we’ll intentionally slow down to enable us to leap forward into summer. Here’s how it works:
Sunday, June 22 - Saturday, June 28
What The Week Entails:
For 7 days, we’ll simplify the following areas:
Sleep: observing the same bedtime and wake time all week
Nutrition: focus on whole foods and hydration (limiting processed foods, caffeine and alcohol)
Movement: at least 30 minutes of daily mindful movement
Digital detox: batching or limiting screen time where possible
Joy: incorporating daily mindful joyful practices
You’ll receive these resources to start, support and wrap-up your journey:
A kick-off questionnaire to help you plan the specifics
A tracker template to note your practices, progress, and reflections
Daily email tips, encouragement, and prompts
A final reflection to clarify which practice you’d like to take with you into the summer season
This is for those:
looking for a mindful mind/body/spirit reset.
wanting to take control of their own health and well-being.
looking to add or omit habits and routines.
trying to simplify their lives to enhance well-being.
This isn’t for those:
looking for a diet or cleanse; there are no meal plans, juices, or strict rules here, only intentional, clean nutrition.
hoping for a drill sergeant approach to health and well-being.
wanting a miracle solution, quick fix, or one-size-fits-all approach to health issues.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Sleep
Will you be dictating when to go to bed and wake up?! No, you determine the time frame that will work best for you. The kick-off questionnaire will help you establish this.
What if my schedule is different on some days and I can’t commit to the exact same bedtime every night? The key is consistency and a 30 minute window for both bedtime and wake time is ideal, for example, 10:30-11p to 6:30-7a. The practice is giving yourself grace if things don’t go as planned.
Nutrition
Is there a meal plan? Nope, just eliminating the “clutter” and eating as simply and as clean as possible this week. A good guideline is eating a variety of different colors and flavors within a day.
What if I have an event and I know there will be foods I want to enjoy that aren’t whole foods? Mindfulness and giving yourself grace is the most important. You decide what’s appropriate for you and what will feel the best for you.
MUST I give up coffee? Not if this is stressful for you. If you keep coffee, the practice can be truly enjoying the coffee and being present while you drink it. Perhaps you find you only need one, delightful cup instead of several. You’ll be prompted for your boundaries and expectations in the kick-off questionnaire too.
Movement
What type of movement is expected? Anything that you know you’ll enjoy and will stick to. The practice of carving out the time to move your body is what we’re aiming for.
What if I can only do 15-20 minutes some days or want to go longer some days? That works! Showing up every day or most days is our goal.
How intense does the movement need to be? Do I need to break a sweat every time? It can be as intense as you’d like it to be. We’ll ask about what types of activities and intensity makes sense for you in the kick-off questionnaire.
Digital Detox
How can I limit time on my phone if I have work and family members who need to get in touch with me? It’s worth thinking of which screens you use in a day and which of those are mandatory vs optional. We’ll dig into this in the kick-off survey to see what type of paring down is practical and doable given your lifestyle.
Joy
Would be great to carve out time to do something joyful everyday, but how do I fit that into my busy schedule? Just 5 minutes of mindful joyful activity can be helpful! This can be as simple as spending mindful time playing with a pet or kids, chatting with a friend, or reading for pleasure for a few minutes.
What if I’m already doing this? Well done! We’ll take a look at what joyful activities you’re already doing and then the practice becomes acknowledging the benefits it’s giving you.
Overall
Why should I do this? Taking one week out of the 52 weeks we get every year to specifically acknowledge your own habits and routines can bring a world of insight. This can help open your eyes to what can help bring more peace and clarity in your otherwise full and busy life.
What if I can’t or don’t want to commit to all of these at once? You know yourself best and if you know all at once isn’t the best approach then it’s not required. In fact, kudos for knowing this about yourself. We’ll ask about this specifically in the kick-off questionnaire.
What if I start out strong and then stop after a few days? Honestly, that’s always a possibility no matter who you are. Things come up. I encourage you to work on the final reflection regardless to see what you learned.
What does this cost? Not a cent, sweet pea!
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