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June 2025—Balancing Play and Productivity During the Summer Season
What if summer didn’t have to be a tug-of-war between doing what lights you up and keeping your business moving forward? What if joy and productivity could actually fuel each other?
In this episode, Nancy and I explore the tension and possibility that arrive with the start of summer. Our June theme is all about balancing play and productivity in ways that feel intentional, spacious, and alive. We reflect on what surfaced for us in May (hello, black sheep wounds and scarcity fears) and share how those insights are guiding our approach to this next season.
We also invite you into the conversation with three journaling prompts to help you set intentions for your summer. Whether you’re craving more creativity, deeper rest, or just some summer fun, this episode will help you name what matters most and plan accordingly.
3 reflection questions to guide your June intention-setting:
- What business projects do you want to work on this summer?
- How do you want to have fun this summer?
- How can you infuse playful energy into your work this summer?
In this episode, we share:
- Updates on May’s goals and how we’ve been working with them (13:06)
- Our personal examples of obstacles and how we’re actively clearing them (23:15)
- Why summer is the perfect time for intentional integration (32:48)
- How perspective shifts are helping us see things more clearly (41:02)
- The projects we’re focusing on this summer and making room for joy (45:12)
If you’re feeling pulled in a dozen directions this June, this episode is your permission slip to find your own rhythm. We hope it helps you feel more grounded, creative, and aligned as we transition into summer.
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