Show Description: Amy and Angelyn reconnect with their words of the year—commitment and intentionality—discussing how these guiding principles have shaped their decisions and actions halfway through the year. They explore the powerful practice of aligning tasks with core values and the freedom to adjust goals as needed.
Key Topics Covered:
- Revisiting and reflecting on chosen words of the year
- How core values can transform mundane tasks into meaningful actions
- The practice of assigning core values to items on your to-do list
- Navigating tasks that don't feel aligned with your values
- The difference between "have to" tasks and "should" tasks
- Permission to adjust goals and intentions mid-year
Notable Quotes: "Being intentional doesn't mean always making the right decision. It's about making the next intentional decision." - Angelyn
"When you have clarity, it honestly feels easier. Even if the things themselves are not easy, I feel more empowered just knowing what that feeling is behind it." - Amy
"Being intentional and aware and mindful about what's on our list and how we're spending our time and our energy is so important." - Angelyn
Key Takeaways:
- Your word of the year should feel like an anchor, not a burden
- Assigning core values to tasks can transform your relationship with your to-do list
- Look for patterns of resentment to identify misalignment with your values
- It's perfectly acceptable to adjust your goals or word mid-year
- Understanding your "why" behind tasks makes them feel more meaningful
- Core values should be authentic to you, not what you think they "should" be
Practical Tips:
- Try labeling tasks on your to-do list with the core values they serve
- Notice which tasks create feelings of resentment and examine why
- Consider the difference between tasks you "have to do" versus "should do"
- Give yourself permission to adjust your intentions mid-year
- Look for nuanced approaches to tasks rather than all-or-nothing thinking
- Identify where you might be holding yourself to impossible standards
Connect With Us!
Angelyn Franks - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@slpselfcaresociety.com
Amy Zembriski - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com
Free resources: https://angelynfranks.myflodesk.com/chillslp
