Ask the Coach - September is Right Around the Corner!

Ask the Coach: September is Right Around the Corner!

August already? How is that possible, where has the summer gone? Every year these are questions that I ask myself. September is right around the corner and with that, the end of summer. This year, with September right around the corner, I have decided to celebrate the last of what the season has to offer with some practical suggestions I’d like to share. Hope you will find them meaningful.

Photos

Look through all the photos you’ve taken this Summer. Get rid of the fuzzy, out of focus, random duplicates that just clog up your phone and decide which ones you want to keep that capture your holiday. Back them up and file them so you can look back on them when you want.

Feel the Grass

Go outside into your garden or the nearest park. Feel the grass beneath your toes, breathe in the smell of the last few mows of the grass, lie down and enjoy the last of the warm summer sun. Grass doesn’t feel or smell the same in Winter.

Go For a Picnic

It doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive. Make up a little packed lunch and eat it outside, on that grass (see above) or on a bench. Choose your favourite spot and a day when the weather is feeling kind. It can even be an evening picnic if you are feeling romantic.

Plan a Day Trip

If you can plan a day out, take advantage of a break in your schedule to take a break for yourself. Go somewhere that you don’t normally go to and enjoy exploring somewhere new. Or choose a place you love and enjoy just having a break from your normal routine and environment.

Assess your Finances

Not the most exciting way to mark the end of Summer, but if your family is anything like mine, then the summer holidays can take a toll on your finances! Get a grip on your money situation before we head towards Autumn and Christmas. Check receipts against bank statements, work out your monthly income and expenditure, save a little if you can, pay off debt as and when you can. Ditch unused subscriptions and excess credit and store cards. Save a little bit each month to put towards Christmas.

Go Lakeside

Take a trip to the lake and paddle in the waves. Eat chips and ice-cream on the beach and listen to great summer music.

Give yourself permission, be present in the moment and enjoy…

Best,

Merrill

We have the pleasure of joining forces with Merrill Pierce, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by Corporate Coach U, and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is also an accredited member of Society of Organizational Learning (SOL), and an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediator certified by the ADR Institute of Canada.

Merrill has spent over 20 years working at a number of Fortune 500 companies, of which 10 years were at the senior executive level. This background provides her with a solid and practical understanding of personal and professional issues, challenges, and concerns. Merrill is also a regular contributor to the media and has published several articles and white papers on business related topics.

Merrill is ready to tackle YOUR questions! Whether they are personal, or professional - she can anonymously answer your submissions, and help you navigate any relevant challenges occurring in your life. Doing so could help others in similar situations and scenarios. Merrill will also be presenting advice on relevant, general topics to help our readers. If you want to send a question to Merrill, please submit to submissions@explorefenelonfalls.com before the Monday of each week (otherwise your question may be held til a following week!).