Hello Girlies, this is my October Makeover - feel free to join me if you want! And to customize to whatever you’re working on! (And that could be rest and recovery too!) @mamabeatnik @anolderlove @2pretty @abeatingheart @alicedowntherabbithole-blog
Hyperfocus October: 🍁 🧠
Keep a running distractions notepad.
Put your phone in airplane mode +/- Do not Disturb.
Keep phone in a drawer/bag, different room, etc.
NO TEXTING BEFORE 5pm UNLESS CRITICAL/EMERGENCY (only exception is texting brother and spouse)
List your distractions. (For me: non-critical busywork tasks, email, depressive states, baby stuff, fighting, gossiping, thinking about my traumatic past lol, worrying about the future, finances and budgeting, low self esteem thoughts, having too many metaphorical “irons in the fire”, not exercising and then having lack of focus/energy/positive mood, Fear of success)
Action October: 🍁
Go live with that project you’ve been putting off. (For me it’s my music Youtube channel. Find an equivalent project for yourself! What are you afraid of doing but want to do? Is shame holding you back like it is for me?)
Remember: You will never be perfect to your standards! You just have to do it. Perfectionism is a form of fear.
Take action on that thing you’ve been complaining about/feeling trapped about. (For me: Actually hire a sitter to have actual date nights/mornings/etc! Rather than mentally complain that “you never get time with ur spouse anymore blah blah”.)
Accountability October:
Make a physical, visual workout tracker for the month to see your progress and consistency over time
Have Friday evening check-ins for a budget, calendar, admin
Zero gossiping!
Zero negativity! Say 3-5 positive/grateful things for every negative/critical thing you say.
Love October: Per Ed Mylett’s Power of One More concept.
Give your sweetie a hug, and then one more!
If you normally give them a greeting kiss, give them one more! Spend a minute hugging, then one more! etc.
Give them a compliment, and then one more!
Go on a weekly date night, and then a little extra time!
Nature October:
Leave the windows open at night!
Enjoy fall candles
Air duvets on balcony overnight
Eat outside as much as possible
Weekends October:
Pumpkin patch trip
Bonfire
Feed the homeless
Make cards for kids in the hospital
Actually go to church events (ie for me cookouts at least once)
Actually take a sabbath (i’d like to do zero chores! Cook/clean ahead). Give yourself the gift of a day completely off!
Make apple pies
Spending $$Sober October: 💵 🍁
NO AMAZON PURCHASES unless absolutely critical
Grocery budget: no fancy vegan foods like vegan cheese, burgers, brats, etc. You can do without that for just a month!
Grocery budget continued: Consider picking fresh wild flowers when possible instead of buying flowers! Or 5$ pretty carnations!
Create a financial goal: ie, house, car, laptop, iPad, 10k savings. Something not too big so it is still attainable. Mine: 10k in savings by January; $$ so I can get Thermage at dermatology!
October Fallcore Hard-Core mornings: Level up from the 5am club!
Get up an hour earlier than usual by the end of October: Wake up 15 minutes earlier each week. (Ie: week 1. 4:45a. Week2, 430a, etc.)
Morning ice bath (or cold plunge outside)
More time reading Bible/praying
Selfcare October:
Weekly clay face mask
Weekly steam/ice facial
(Daily skincare routine should go without saying! It does for me. Cleanser, Vit C + SPF am, retinol + moisturizer pm. If you’re not already doing this, you need to fix your life!)
Weekly epsom salt bath
Daily green juice
Weekly intensive journaling (for me: jordan peterson’s selfauthoring suite)
Fitness October:
30 days of Yoga (YT Yoga w Adriene)
Zone 2 cardio > 3x/week (for me - running, swimming)
Stretching afterwards, side splits (TLB on YT)
Pull-ups on Tuesday and Thursday
Weekend warrior: extra long run or swim
Inspire October:
Meditate daily > 15 minutes
Spend time riding your bike > 1x/month
Get rollerblades again! Skate > 1x/week
Let your mind wander for a few minutes daily!
Watch inspiring YT videos (for me, that’s Robin Sharma etc).
Read for pleasure/inspiration > 1x/week!
Grind October:
Get to work/school 30-60 minutes earlier than you usually do
Have at least one day per week where you work insane hours in person (ie big experiment, long project)
Lay out your work outfit the night before so mornings are a little easier.
Professional Goals October:
Have at least one major needle-moving goal accomplished this month in your school/work.
It is always a great time to refresh and redecorate your home, especially now with fall approaching. There are so many fun designs and colors to implement into your space as the seasons change. We are so excited to share our newest products below for inspiration.
The Waverly
This bold blue beauty just launched, and it is pattern perfection! With a modern botanical print and a rich navy hue, the Waverly is the perfect addition to your bedroom. Looking for a style statement? Try adding a green throw pillow to this beauty for that perfect pop of color.
The Seafoam Green Modern Waves Square Throw Pillow
The Modern Waves pillow is a classic that will pull your room together. With a wavy lined print in a beautiful seafoam green, this pillow is best paired with another seafoam green or charcoal colored bedding. The Waves pillow would also be great to mix and match with other throw pillows due to its simple yet chic pattern.
The Seville Tile Shower Curtain
Add some brilliant color and pattern to your bathroom! The Seville shower curtain is one of a kind and would be a great addition to a bathroom with a neutral color palette. Try pairing this with blue or green towels to create the perfect bathroom sanctuary.
The Capri Blue Sheets
Blue and bold, the Capri sheets are the perfect accessory to add to your bed. They will liven up any bedroom, but we recommend adding them to one with existing blue or white hues. Pair these sheets with the Linden Capri for the perfect match.
The Modern Artist Square Throw Pillow
This modern brushstroke pillow is simple yet artsy. With several shades of different color brushstrokes, the Modern Artist was made to match numerous home décor pieces. Try placing it in a neutral room for the ultimate splash of color. Or match it to our Cruz rug for a colorful style statement.
Th Retro Terrazzo Shower Curtain
The Retro Terrazzo is bright and perfect for the fall season with hues of red, yellow, and coral. The raindrop print is a unique and fun design that is sure to liven up your bathroom. Match this with our pink towels for the prettiest bathroom.
We recently installed this gorgeous new addition to our bedroom, and I am loving how it has spiced up this space just in time for Fall. Our new fan is from Hunter Fan Company [HERE] in the style satin copper.
This is the 44″ Hepburn with LED Light in Satin Copper. It also comes in a Brass and matte white finish and in a 52″ option. We love that this…
