Coming in, Going out
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As we consider what we might invite into our lives in these summer months, it might be as important to acknowledge what we need to let go of, or do less of too. We are only human, and only have so much capacity. So be kind to yourself.
This activity is best approached by creating just five minutes of brainstorming time. So grab a cuppa, and it will be the perfect temperature by the time you’ve finished.
Listen to the audio, and respond intuitively - without thinking too hard about your responses.
Just add one idea - the one the comes first. Try not to edit or give a ‘better’ answer. There are no right or wrongs. (The things that feel ‘wrong’ can be information worth paying attention to too.)
There are only a few seconds between each question. You might just fly through it once - and answer all those that you can in the time given. You can always return to other questions that require more time, later on. Be ready to work quick.
Once you have finished, consider this idea - ‘coming in, going out’. What other questions would you add - and pose to the group during our group coaching session? That might also tell you more about what you need.
The questions are listed below for reference - but I advise not looking before you listen. There is a bit of magic when you are time-limited in your responses; your intuition and gut instinct get to work.
Coming in
Name one person you would most like to spend some time with in the next week
Name one place you would like to visit this week
Name one item of clothing you would most like to wear/buy/find
Name one frivolous act you will make time for
Name one creative act you will make time for
Name one playful act you will make time for
Name one big thing you will tackle this week
Name one activity you have been avoiding – and do it this week
Name one easy way you’d like to connect with your family this week
Name one difficult conversation you need to have this week – and plan to have it
Name one challenge you’d like to try this week
Name one thing you are truly grateful for this week
Name one thing that will stretch you this week
Going out
Name one thing you would like to throw away this week
Name one thing you will give away this week
Name one thing that has served its purpose in your life
Name one activity you need less of this week
Name one person you can afford to ignore this week
Name something you need to let go of this week
Name something that will be out of your comfort zone
Name a boundary that you can afford to breach this week
Name a request or demand that you can afford to delay this week
Name a time when you will actively rest this week
Name a way that you can escape this week
Name something that needs to be outside this week
Name something that requires you to get out the way