Is November the new January? Maybe.
I attended a recent event where a theme emerged: “November is the new January. Start now, why wait.”
While I smiled and listened my discomfort became palpable. I started to shift in my seat and even my handwriting changed to reflect this unconfortableness. Having used this year to shift habits of doing just for the sake of doing, I was feeling my personal resistance to rushing time. I no longer wish to fill my days with action for the sake of action.
I was reminded of the retail mantra, “Action now, beats action later.” This mantra and the ensuing habits had their costs, but I also realized the mantra did improve results and had served me well for years.
After further thought, I realized I had set several intentions for 2016 that I could take action on right now. Not to rush time (the source of my discomfort), but to simply engage in action now. There is no reason to wait for a date on the calendar. Now is the best time to begin.
I have no idea if November is the new January, but I now know it is the best time for me to take action on my intentions.
How do you use a calendar?
The insight I gained from the October conversation was that I was allowing a calendar to co-create a start date and put me in a holding pattern for action I wanted to take. This was a BIG insight for me.
Does the calendar put you in a holding pattern?
Do the cycles of the calendar provide a guide or a crutch?
Do you have a calling or action you could start now? Why are you waiting?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on action and “November as the new January.” Share your thoughts below.
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