September Review

September was the most relaxing month of the year. It’s interesting that came at the heels of the most stressful month of the year. Or probably not. Because I recognised what needed changing and changed it.

Here are the cliff notes for the month:

1. I stayed true to the ‘no obligations’ mantra. I pulled out of clubs, meetings, and projects that felt energy-draining and obligatory.
2. I let go of a long-term friendship that had been a source of much anxiety and distress. It was one of the hardest things I’ve done and took a lot of courage but I know that I did the right thing.
3. I declined to connect with people that I didn’t feel good connecting with.
4. I did connect with people that are uplifting and fun. I feel blessed to know them.
5. I started taking Sundays off for restaurant hopping.
6. I read 15 books – 10 non-fiction and 5 fiction.
7. I spent a lot of time reading books that are about ‘less but better’ such as Essentialism, Free to Focus, and The One Thing. These taught me the importance of not having too many goals. It’s critical to identify those things that are our highest forms of contribution to the world and focus our energy on them.