Nudging: Prepare for a fresh start

And here we are, on the final Nudge of 52 in round 4.0.

And to make this even more poignant, this is the final Nudge of all 52Nudges. After six wonder-full years of Nudges, I’m ready to move forward and explore a new creative journey. (You can read about my decision here.)

I don’t yet know what it will be, and I’m excited to see it revealed. For now, I need to prepare myself, which is why I’ve chosen this week’s mindful and intentional Nudge.

I might:

• Declutter to clear my physical workspace
• Devote some quiet time to listen to my inner voice
• Schedule a few brainstorming calls with close friends and ask them to reflect back to me what they’ve observed (Do I get especially excited when I talk about a possible project? Have they heard me get wistful over a project that was put aside “till later” that they’d love to see me resume?)
• Google topics that intrigue me, maybe research something I might want to experience more deeply
• Consider what I need to let go of to make space for something better to come into my life
• Schedule an appointment with a trusted advisor, mentor, pastor, or business/life coach
• Simply rest

A new job, relationship, body image, living space, creative pursuits….

A fresh start. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?