Rhythms that I have tried to set still feel off-kilter. Frequent disruptions to my plans, extra errands and events have thrown me off balance. On the days I don’t have those come up, I struggle to focus anyway. Instead of obsessing over the ways that my rhythms are not meeting my ideal, I choose to celebrate the routines that are giving me life right now.

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Why is it that our health is the first thing that we let slide when life or mental space gets full? Or maybe it’s just me? I know that taking care of myself physically has a direct impact on my relationships, work and leadership. The choice is mine. This is my declaration that I am pursuing a health reset. Maybe if I make it public the commitment level will increase!

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My daughter turns nine this week. I wanted to share what is on my heart for her. Maybe the words will encourage you too.Written version here: https://jokoepke.com/letter-from-my-heart-to-my-daughter/

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Link to the blog post: https://jokoepke.com/diving-deep-to-find-what-i-learned-this-winter/

I sat down to write about what I learned this winter. This seasonal reflection has been a regular practice for me for the past few years, inspired by Emily Freeman. So why did this time feel so much harder?! I couldn’t think of a single thing I had learned or even what I had done for my birthday less than two months ago. I contemplated giving up and finding something else to write about. Do you ever want to move on quickly from discomfort too? I had a choice between pushing through to what was lying underneath or ignoring the issue entirely.

From the joy of comfy winter clothes to the reminder to 'plan, don't predict', I have a list of things I learned this winter.

What did you learn in the past three months?

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Please don’t be fooled into thinking that I am a model for how to do this well. I simply share some tips and ideals that I aim for as one distracted and imperfect home office user to another.

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I acknowledge the fears that surround this launch out. I remind myself of the why behind my decisions. Then I look forward in hope.⁠

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How do you prepare yourself to say goodbye to a workplace that has been part of your life for more than ten years?

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A whole year has gone by since ‘Stepping Up In Leadership’ made its debut out into the world. Honestly, it feels like longer with everything else that this year has contained. This anniversary seems like a good opportunity to stop and reflect on what I’ve learned since releasing my book.

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I have been drowning out the quiet in my day to day life of late. Why? Because I don’t want to sit in the discomfort of the thoughts and fears that arise when I allow quiet. Listen to the strategies that I am using to change this in this episode.

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In the midst of this season, I find myself drawn to the same things repeatedly- my favourite things for this winter. I initially wanted to share these with you as a lighter post to ease back in after a two-week break. As I gathered my list of favourites, I suddenly realised that they are indicators of the state of my internal world right now.

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