Three Months Later... 🙌🏼

My Q3 Reflection + FREE Planning Guide!

I truly can’t believe we are almost through with the year. But before that! It’s my favorite time to pause & reflect on everything I’ve accomplished, learned, and overcome. In this Q3 review, I’m sharing my personal highs, lows, and lessons I’ve learned along the way.

I’ll be real.. I hesitated to send this out. I found myself wondering if anyone would really care about reading it. I felt a bit cringy sharing what I’m thankful for and what I struggled with.

But then I thought about how much I enjoy reading reflections like this myself. And maybe there’s at least one person out there who will be inspired to look back on their own last three months, whether in the same way I do or differently.

This newsletter is for that person. I hope you enjoy my Q3 recap 💌

To help you plan your next steps, I’ve also included a FREE resource template at the end so you can plan for a strong finish to the year.

Let’s dive in! 👇🏼

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JULY: PERSONAL GAINS

Finally made it back to the gym after what feels like forever. Also, adding weightlifting to my routine has been amazing. Why haven’t I done it sooner?

AUGUST: SHIFTING GEARS

I decided to change my newsletter content from quick link roundups to more thoughtful deep dives. While it was a bit of change at first, I’ve truly come to love the weekly challenge of sharing my thoughts.

SEPTEMBER: NEW GROWTH

I got a fresh lil fall chop, started a new workout routine, and something exciting is on the way. I can't wait to share!

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HIGHS

• My herb garden is thriving 🥹

• Reached 100 subscribers. What a milestone!

• Sticking to a consistent workout routine with weightlifting and dumbbells—something I’ve never done before.

LOWS

• Started an Instagram account for this newsletter, but quickly realized it’s not the platform I want to focus on right now (maybe later!). For now, I’m putting my energy into growing on Substack.

• Not reading enough as I’d like. These past months I’ve really just enjoyed watching TV as a means to relax, and that’s perfectly okay.

BONUS: LEARNING

• Having a structured plan for my work outs make all the difference

• When it comes to creating content for this newsletter, I remind myself to write as if I’m speaking to my younger self. What advice would I give her?

• To fully embrace and live in the season I’m in 🫶🏼

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GRATEFUL FOR

• Meeting a new mom friend and arranging playdates for my daughter

• My weekly coffee shop visits where I get to focus on my work and newsletter

• Updated family photos + my kids behaving (parents, you know!)

• My growing newsletter community and the supportive interactions from readers

GOALS FOR Q4

• Learn how to do my own nails at home

• Review my Instagram account and evaluate who I'm following and my followers

• Make sourdough bread

• Consider buying this camera

• Finish the year strong by creating a solid plan of action for 2025

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What’s your focus for the next quarter?
Batching content and better time management in all areas of my life.

What habits or routines do you want to build?
Drink water to stay hydrated and energized. Read at least one book a month.

Words or phrases to guide you in the next quarter:
Make that call.

⭐️ P.S. — Don’t forget to check out the free resource I’ve put together to guide your quarterly reflection & planning! (The link will take you directly to Google Docs so you can make a copy for your records.)

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📌 What’s been your biggest win? What’s on your Q4 to-do list? Share in the comments, and let’s make these last few months ✨unforgettable 🤌🏼✨

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