Welcome to the first Coffee Chat Take of the year! A bite-sized episode designed to feel like a quick voice note from a friend.

This episode is an invitation to release the pressure that often comes with the start of a new year. Rather than rushing into reinvention or forcing momentum, Shannon reflects on why easing into January can be a powerful and intentional choice.

When things feel like they’re going too fast, it’s often a signal that something needs to shift. By slowing down, honoring your capacity, and allowing space to pause, you create clarity that supports sustainable progress instead of burnout. This conversation centers on reconnecting with yourself, letting your goals breathe, and choosing grounded, intentional next steps without urgency or hustle.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why starting the year slowly can be a sign of wisdom, not falling behind
• How pressure to reinvent yourself can disconnect you from what you actually need
• The role of pausing in creating clarity and sustainable progress

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What if you stopped waiting for January to feel calm and in control of your business, and decided this season could be your reset instead?

This episode is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into a more intentional way of leading your business. We talk about why “new year, new you” pressure keeps you spinning your wheels, and how a simple shift from reacting to reflecting can help you reset your business backend now, instead of dragging the chaos into another year.

You’ll hear how reflection, simplification, and realignment work together to support your boundaries, protect your time, and finally make your business feel like it fits your life again.

So if you’ve been booked with clients but running your business on duct tape systems and late nights, this conversation is especially for you. We’ll walk through how to use reflection to see what is actually working in your business, how to simplify what you keep so you can breathe and make better decisions, and how to redesign your operations around the life you want to live.

You’ll also hear how the Boundary Reset Scorecard and The Mind Your Time Society work together to give you both awareness and a practical path forward, so your next season is built on structure, not stress.

Related Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 222 - How to Go From Scrambling to Strategic with Emani Guy

Resources Mentioned:

⏰ Ready to see where your time is really slipping away?

The Boundary Reset Scorecard is a quick, fillable Google Doc you can complete online in under two minutes. It helps you spot the gaps in your boundaries, from unclear office hours to unsynced calendars so you know exactly where your time is leaking and what to fix first.

🔧 Ready to turn those ❌’s into ✅’s?

Join The Mind Your Time Society, your space for guided resets, copy-paste scripts, and a 90-Day Roadmap that makes boundaries stick. You’ll get the tools and support you need to reclaim your calendar, protect your energy, and finally feel in control of your time.

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Are you tired of waiting for the “perfect time” to get consistent and ready to lead your business with a calm, clear structure that actually sticks?

If you’re a service provider who’s great at what you do but tired of being reactive instead of proactive, this episode will help you build a sustainable rhythm. That’s how you create calm momentum across seasons; not just in January.

Today we’re going to talk about how the POWER In Motion Framework moves you from planning to action, why small, repeatable habits beat hustle every time, and how a simple weekly reset plus healthy boundaries can turn scattered effort into steady progress.

Consistency isn’t about doing more. It's about creating structure that removes decision fatigue and protects your energy. This is what we cover…

2:34 – What it looks like when clarity and consistency finally come together in real life and why it changes the way you run your business
4:23 – Why consistency isn’t about doing more but about staying aligned, intentional, and focused on what truly matters in your business
6:15 – Why protecting your consistency starts with honoring your boundaries and how overcommitment quietly pulls you away from the work that keeps you grounded and moving forward
7:45 – How this week’s quick win challenge helps you choose one simple action that gives you back a sense of control without needing to fix everything at once
9:42 – Why you don’t need to wait for January to reset and how taking a breath and starting today helps you get back into your rhythm

Related Episodes Mentioned:

EP 222 - How to Go From Scrambling to Strategic with Emani Guy

EP 224 - From Chaos to Clarity: How to Finally Work On Your Plan and See Progress

Resources Mentioned:

⏰ Ready to see where your time is really slipping away?

The Boundary Reset Scorecard is a quick, fillable Google Doc you can complete online in under two minutes. It helps you spot the gaps in your boundaries — from unclear office hours to unsynced calendars — so you know exactly where your time is leaking and what to fix first.

🔧 Ready to simplify your business and finally feel in control?

The Mind Your Time Society is your space for smart systems, sanity-saving tools, and real support. Inside, you’ll find copy-paste scripts, plug-and-play templates, and a guided 90-Day Roadmap so you always know what to focus on next. Whether you’re tired of late nights, wrong-fit clients, or a calendar that never gives you breathing room, the Society gives you the clarity and structure to run your business like a pro without the overwhelm.

Let me know your thoughts! Click here to send me a text.

Leave a Rating and Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/mindyourtime