Need Some Headspace?

Reflection is revealing

Hi, Friends!

There’s a saying: We overestimate what we can do in a day, week, or month but underestimate what we can achieve in a year, five, or even ten. That idea hit home last night when the first cohort of Project Opus got together for a new HeadSpace session.

One thing I hear from clients all the time is how hard it is to find the space to step back and look at the big picture of their lives, careers, and businesses.

Sound familiar?

HeadSpace is designed to help them do just that—create time to reflect and see the bigger picture.

Reflection is powerful. It’s how you check in with yourself: How are you doing? Where are you headed? What’s happening with your goals? Your life? Your work? And it’s a core practice of Live Your Opus.

Last night, we focused on personal growth over the past year, using those insights to zero in on what’s most important between now and the end of 2024.

What really struck me last night was this: everyone in that session is high-achieving. No slackers here. They’ve all been working on themselves and their dreams for nine months or more.

And yet, what they were most proud of wasn’t the long list of impressive achievements.

It was who they’ve become over the past year.

Most hadn’t realized how much they’d grown, how far they’d traveled. Their dreams were taking shape—sometimes in unexpected ways—and many realized it was time to ease off the gas and enjoy the ride a bit more.

When was the last time you reflected on your progress?

Here’s a simple way to start, especially if you're taking part in the 90 Days To Live Your Opus Challenge:

Today is October 10th, 2024. Look back to this time last year:

• What was happening in your life?

• How would you describe your mindset, priorities, and habits?

• What were you working towards?

Now, fast-forward to today:

• What significant changes or shifts have taken place?

• How are you different from the person you were a year ago?

• What are you more confident or less confident about now?

As you think ahead to the rest of 2024:

• What strengths or lessons from this year can guide you forward?

• What’s your top priority for October?

I’d love to hear an insight or question that pops up for you—feel free to share in the comments.

Are you curious about Project Opus? The next cohort kicks off in January 2025! DM me if you want to chat about whether it’s right for you.

I’m Janine Mathó, and I am writing Live Your Opus, a book for ambitious people who want ‘more’ in their lives, careers, or businesses but sometimes struggle to get there. Thanks for being here. If this resonates, feel free to share or pass it along to someone who might need this nudge today.

Until next time, be well!