November Goals

Seeing as we are ~40% of the way through the month already, this will serve as a mini-check in as well. Definitely planning a lot this month BUT also feeling good about this week being a bit of a break! Side note: After a super busy and call-filled October, November is a decidedly LIGHT month from a clinical perspective. Just one day of call (11/1) and only 7 days of clinic (5 days of PL).

PERSONAL

1- Focus on effective maintenance nutrition (some very well-timed episodes from Emma like this one!); continue protein focus and strength/Pilates routines. This is going reasonably well, though I have decided this week is Rest Week because I just felt like it was time. From a zoomed out monthly view, however, I think things are on track.

2- Read 6-7 books, loosely following Q5 reading plan. Also on track, though I think 6 is more likely than 7. Almost done with The Thoroughbreds – I liked it even better than the first book in the series (The Academy) though I do think they are best read as a pair.

3- Draw festive doodles in my A6 notebook. Had a drawing session with G but none since — but excited to make more fall-ish/Thanksgiving designs.

4- Order new bras. Well I did, and they didn’t work yet again. I am starting to wonder if a bra that is a) supportive and b) fits comfortably around my defibrillator and c) actually fits overall is even out there. However, my friend has a bra fitting expert that she is going to connect me with so will give that a try.

RELATIONSHIPS + FAMILY

1- Have 2 date nights with Josh. We have a short trip away and I am going to count that as one of them, and have reserved a night of Thanksgiving week for #2.

2- Family bday celebration. Plans in the works.

3- Buy Hanukkah gifts in one giant blitz post-Thanksgiving. I’m ready!

4- Send invites for G’s bday. A designed it and it’s ready to go once G finalizes her guest list!

5- Complete G’s school app. Assuming all goes well she will transfer to A/C’s school for next year. It’s a bittersweet decision as she’s been at her Montessori school since toddlerhood, but I think the shift will be good for her and I am so excited for the improved logistics!

6- Decide about Memorial Day cruise. Haha I feel like I am “deciding not to decide” here . . . but well at least put it up for discussion.

HOME

1- Finish decluttering G’s room. So about that — I kind of knew it would be dicey since almost every weekend is away, but I think we can make a solid dent over Thanksgiving week (without dedicating the entire weekend to the project).

2- Make 3 bathroom-reno-related calls. Okay fine. Next week. I have zero excuses.

FUN

1- See You Can See Everything. We may fit it in while in NC, though it’s playing in very few theaters! It’s also supposed to come out streaming after this month so worst case scenario we’ll watch at home over Thanksgiving weekend (bonus: easier to take bathroom breaks).

2- Olivia Rodrigo! Haven’t hit purchase yet but I’m watching tickets.

3- Duke reunion fun with Josh. Coming up 🙂

4- Enjoy 1:1 Orlando gym trip with A. YESSS! Super excited for this.

METAPLANNING

1- Set up & start using Hobonichi Weeks. SOOO excited for this because the little weekly planner I am using right now is kind of an ugly mess. It is entirely functional but sparking zero joy. Maybe I will start working on the setup this weekend!

2- Book Big Sky restaurants for Feb. So far I have 2 nights booked (returning to old favorites). From past experience I know that peak season reservations go fast, so will get on this before the end of the month.

3- Figure out Hopkins/Inn at Little Washington adventure for April. I need to get my follow up appt confirmation first I suppose!

4- Complete December monthly planning by 11/30

WORK

(For work, I now have a Work Plan which slots tasks into specific days, and I love it!)

Clinical

1- Play with new AI-integrated tools in EPIC – yes, started this week and will continue

2- Finish registering CME credits and renew FL license – done!

Business

1- Plan x Season launch – done and went so well – 2 groups next year (!) and so many people I already know I love working with. Yay!

2- Enjoy teaching BLP Live – DEFINITELY

3- Finish BLPA2.0 strong – yes!! It was a really good (engaged, interactive, positive) cohort and I feel like this round went super-well. Yesterday was the last class and I will be eager to see what feedback the participants have for me.

4- Record BLP eps ahead of Thanksgiving – not yet, but on the calendar for next week to get entirely ahead. (BOBW is already done!)

5- Complete Planning 2027 Slides – first half done yesterday, second half next Weds!

6- Move recurring business expenses to Chase Ink Business Preferred (about to earn my sign-on-bonus, and this card has some good point redemptions too, plus I’m trying to corral ALL business expenses in one place)

7- Continue to follow monthly work plan while protecting creative day breathing room

8- (Add-on) Prep Nested Goals 101 (mini-course to accompany standalone pdf workbook)