Different and The Same: Adding Variety to Q2

Different & The Same

Savvy Professionals,

Welcome to April the start of Q2, and the perfect opportunity to begin creating variety to your day by implementing some or all of these suggestions to break away from your daily routine, while developing the skills to Accelerate growth and results in your Personal, Professional and Social Life. Welcoming new experiences starts with our daily actions of creating the environment, by taking target actions towards your desired outcomes. Creating variety in your life doesn't always mean you need to do new things, although that could help, it could also simply mean doing the same things differently.

Check out this week’s latest Blog which will give you some great suggestions to make April the month where you see just how much you have accomplished, while at the same time, just how many new experiences are available to you and in your reach.

1| Take a new route ( Work, Home, Social Events)

Having the discipline and commitment to your daily responsibilities is one thing, but being able to add variation to your day is what really creates that spice. Something as simple as taking a different route, whether you are on your way to work, a friend or family's house, will undoubtedly allow you to see things you have never seen before. As a result, your mind will be excited and allow you to shift your perspective while generating new thoughts. You may just be able to get that creative push that you have been seeking.

2| Create and Manage a Digital Calendar

Achieving Project Goals and meeting timelines is approached differently by everyone, but one thing for sure is that it pays to have visuals. When it comes to following through with your Q2 Goals you want to invest as much time as possible focusing on the target before taking action in the direction towards your goals. Once you do decide what is important to you and your priorities, get organized by utilizing a Linkable calendar that has all your Top-Priority links, which can help streamline the process of you achieving your monthly goals.

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3| Enhance Your Culinary Skills (Let It Cook...)

You ever been to a nice restaurant and enjoyed the tastiest meal? This month why not recreate one of those meals that you just can't stop thinking about, while putting your own signature twist on it, of course! You can even turn it into a date night, or have your family members or friends give you reviews if you are more of a season professional when it comes to cooking If you feel up to it, you can also re-create the environment and make this into a regular monthly routine. The best part about this option is that if you are not naturally a good cook, you can just start from where you are and then improve over time.

4| Try a different Workout Routine

If you are anything like me, when it comes to my Workout routine it's natural for me to have the same routine and repeat it each time without switching it up too much. If you haven't already set your routine for the month of April, go ahead and do that now, while adding different approaches for your workout routine so you can stay consistent with it and it will allow you to work on different body parts that may also need more attention. It doesn't have to be anything too fancy, but it should be consistent. Find ways to make your workout a priority and as fun as possible so that your workout doesn't get overshadowed with struggles.

If you are looking for a way to turn your workout into a monthly game, participate in the 200,000 Steps Challenge. Walk a total of 200,000 steps for April, record your weekly steps, and share it on social media ( great weekly content idea, don't forget to @ylifecoachingsoulutions)

5| Update Your Contact List

We all change, and at times that means that the relationships that we have with others may change as well. Never feel bad about that. Taking the time to update your contact list, can provide you with the information about the relationships that you can start expanding on today and spend time investing in and fostering those relationships.

Getting to know new people can be challenging at times, but it will never hurt to invite someone out and get to know to know them. If you are working with someone new or if you have a conversation with someone that you would like to continue add them to your contacts and see what type of experience you can start creating. You may have more in common than you realize.

6| Read about different Genres & Topics

As much as we think we know, there is always more we can learn and put into practice. We habitually gravitate towards the things we know, unless we make the decision to move in a different direction. Learning about different topics, through reading will naturally expand our mindsets. There is also something amazing that happens when we read; we start to see more of the examples that we are reading about or we start to make the connection between something we have read and the actual unfolding of it in our lives. This is also a great way to lead into conversation starters, while at networking events or date night.

7| Expand on your Current Hobbies

Most, if not all of us, would like to engage in hobbies that provide us with a sense of confidence and help us with our daily growth. Taking on a new hobby each month in various areas ( Health & Wellness, Finances, Social Life..) will allow you to compound on these hobbies while expanding on your LifeStyle in unexpected ways before the end of 2024. Explore different options and choose a new hobby that is as closely related to your current hobbies and work on building on them to create an overall enjoyable experience.

8| Embrace Spontaneity

You never know where a simple "Yes" will take you. We are all busy people, with our daily responsibilities and habits that have evolved into making up our overall LifeStyle. Sometimes opportunities may come your way and in other cases, we create them. As busy, unmotivated, or unsure as you may be, saying yes automatically opens up new directions and that may lead you in the right direction. When you set your priorities, it becomes that much easier to say yes because that yes will be aligned with the experiences that bring out the best in you. Be open to the fun that opens up to you when you say yes.

9| Create a Social Media Strategy

We are all aware that Social Media is the top way we communicate with others and convey our message to the world. No matter how much time you spend on social media, it pays to come up with a strategy that will allow you to invest more time into yourself and your loved ones. Spending time thinking through and planning content ideas for the rest of the month is one of the best things you can do. The best thing about creating a Social Media Strategy is that you can make adjustments and changes to it as much as necessary to make it as engaging for your audience.

10| Do one Random Act of Kindness

If you are feeling unmotivated or unsure about what actions to take next, start with a random act of kindness. Life brings about many changes and not everyone can bounce back as quickly from these changes; if you do them why not help another person get through their challenges? You don't have to be in a position to change their whole life, but one action can make more of an impact than you may be aware of. This can become a daily, weekly, or monthly practice and have such a great impact on your life.

Professionals, how do you plan on adding variety to this month and overall Q2?

Check-in with you soon Savvy Professionals,

Savvy Mara

Start doing these 10 things in Q2 to add variety to your LifeStyle