Quarterly Reset
Something we like to do in tandem with our Quarterly Review is a Quaterly Reset. We use this re-set as a way to refresh ourselves and start the new quarter with a clear and open mind. We like to do the Reset after we have completed the Quarterly Review.
Our reset is about setting ourselves up in the best way possible for this next quarter so that we have clarity + a refreshed mind and body.
There are many different types of rest, so please take some time to think about what you need to prioritize in order to set yourself up in the best way possible for this next quarter.
We like to pick 1-2 activities from a few of the following categories: Physical, Sensory, Emotional, Spiritual, Mental, Creative, and Social.
It’s important to note which areas you feel particularly tired in and which areas you feel you may be lacking in your life right now.
Rest is not just the absence of doing something, it can also be the addition of doing something you love. For example, while being tired all the time could be an indication that you are not getting enough sleep, it could also be an indication that you're not doing enough things that you love that bring you energy.
With that in mind please go through the following questions to get a gauge of how you are feeling and where you are at this moment. We like to use our journal section in our digital planner for the following prompts.
Self-Check In
How am I feeling right now?
How does my body feel? How does my mind feel? How do my emotions feel? (name what the emotions and feelings that are present for you)
How have I been doing on sleep, regular meals, and consistent hydration?
What has been occupying my mind as of late?
What’s something I would do if I had 1 hour of uninterrupted time?
Once you’ve answered these 5 questions, use your answers as a guide to picking 3 categories to focus your reset on.
Now, that you have the 3 categories you’d like to focus on, choose 1-2 activities from the below list to reset yourself for this next quarter.
Physical
Massage a part of your body
Take an epsom salt bath
Visit a Doctor
Visit the dentist
Take a nap
Do some restorative movement (stretching, gentle yoga, etc.)
Eat a nourishing meal
Sensory
Listen to music for 30 minutes
Find a quiet corner and meditate
Unplug for a day
Unfollow people who don’t inspire, teach or uplift you in a positive manner
Tidy up a section of your living space
Shower (exfoliate, hair mask, face mask, brush teeth, etc. )
Wear comfy clothes
Light a candle (or diffuser)
Change your linens
Emotional
Journal about your current thoughts and feelings
Talk with family and friends about how you are feeling
Do something you enjoy
Be gentle with yourself
Be kind to yourself
Watch a sad movie and cry
Attend a therapy session
Dedicate time to self-care
Spiritual
Do an activity that connects you to nature
Engage in community service
Intentionally complete your night routine
Allow for the possibility of wonder and magic
Lay down outside and watch the clouds or stars
Mental
Watch a show that allows your brain to rest
Schedule breaks throughout the day for rest
Allow yourself to have stillness to decompress
Do a braindump
Read a book
Spend some time outside
Set boundaries
Write a list of everything you’re grateful for
Creative
Try a new hobby you want to learn
Go back to that old hobby you used to enjoy
Rearrange a room
Paint something
Create a vision board
Come up with a new outfit by shopping your closet
Take photos of the things you love and make a collage
Try a new recipe
Go thrifting
Social
Get coffee with a friend
Attend a local event (wine tasting, bookclub, sports game, etc.)
Connect with a friend you lost contact with
Explore a town
Spend time with your family/friends
Travel with a friend
Join a local club
Host a potluck
Have a BYOB get together
Once you’ve chosen the activities you want to do, the next step is to do it! We like to spread the activities out through the first week of the new quarter but do what works best for you and your life!
