Do you spend time reflecting and planning at the end of the year? I want to share a few thoughts on end of year reflections with you.

Written version: https://jokoepke.com/end-of-year-reflections/

Advent posts and resources: https://jokoepke.com/?s=advent

You can see the manifesto I wrote for 2020 and continued into 2021 in these posts:

The pursuit of a life lived well- sharing my 2020 manifesto

A foundation of rest- unpacking my 2020 manifesto

Holy hustle- unpacking my 2020 manifesto

2020 manifesto progress- failure or growth?

Acknowledge the progress- 2020 manifesto reflections

The dominant emotion I have been navigating this year is discouragement. I know I’m not alone in that. I share a few points that have been helping me move forward.

It has been two years since 'Stepping Up In Leadership' was released. What would I change about the book? What have I learned?

Get the book: https://jokoepke.com/shop/ or any online bookstore

A cold, wet winter here in Perth, Australia has me thinking about some favourite things. I also share a project I've been working on.

Find links to everything mentioned here: https://jokoepke.com/my-favourite-things-this-winter-2021/

New merch: https://jokoepke.com/merch

Suddenly we become aware of the date and how much of 2021 is behind us. Does that bring up a sense of exhaustion or anxiety in you? For me, I feel the effort that has been expended in these first six months. I look ahead to the amount I still need to do and the projects not yet completed. I need a midyear reset.  

Get a copy of the Finish with a Flourish workbook: https://jokoepke.com/2021FWAF

Read the written version of this episode: https://jokoepke.com/a-much-needed-midyear-reset/

I 'read' most books in audiobook format these days. What about you? Listening is great but the best learning comes from reflecting and applying what you've learned. Here is some of what I have learned from the audiobooks I've listened to this year, as well as the action steps I am committing to.   

Find out more about 'Stepping Up In Leadership': https://youtu.be/6A6e_nc1Je8 

Buy it: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-reflections-from-the-journey/ OR from any online book store or ebook seller Audiobook released 18th May exclusively on my website: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-audiobook/  

Written version of this episode is available: https://jokoepke.com/what-ive-learned-from-audiobooks-this-year/  

Want to stay in touch? Join my email community and receive a playlist designed for focus or meditation: https://jokoepke.com/focusormeditateplaylist

Do you see yourself as a leader in your parenting? Do you have a vision for this area of your life? Listen in to a few thoughts I have on this.

Find out more about 'Stepping Up In Leadership': https://youtu.be/6A6e_nc1Je8 

Buy it: https://jokoepke.com/product/stepping-up-in-leadership-reflections-from-the-journey/ OR from any online book store or ebook seller 

Audiobook releases 18th May  

Written version of this episode is available: https://jokoepke.com/becoming-the-mother-i-want-to-be-for-my-daughter/ 

Want to stay in touch? Join my email community and receive a playlist designed for focus or meditation: https://jokoepke.com/focusormeditateplaylist

Jessica Mcilveen joins me for this bonus episode of Inspiritment from Jo Koepke. She shares some great wisdom around how we can shift our perspective as parents as well as some next steps towards calm homes. Hint: it starts with you! 

Even if you don't have kids, you will find some insight in this one! 

Connect with Jessica:  

https://www.instagram.com/jessica.mcilveen/ 

https://www.facebook.com/jessica.mcilveen 

Stay connected with me. 

Website: https://jokoepke.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokoepke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokoepke/

I am not always conscious of my stress levels until my body starts yelling at me. Here's how I am managing my stress right now. 

Quiz link: http://jokoepke.com/quiz

Stay in touch through my email community: http://eepurl.com/dzdhsj

So what is self-leadership and how do we lead ourselves well in tough times? James Bryant from Lead Different joins me for a conversation about this. You also get a little insight into being friends with James and how much we love talking about these things.

You can also find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRPhJtLCBxZ298b1No6Ztw

Find out more about the Ignite programs that Lead Different run: https://online.ignitegroups.org?aff=3

Find Lead Different on social media to stay in touch with James and what he's up to.