Beginning the year with a cavalcade of catastrophies as the universe is running me through a gauntlet of challenges 🙍🤦🤷 There is a strong sense of emergence 🐦‍🔥 This led me to reflect on the different energies of the two new year celebrations and the space between I'm looking forward to this clearing, this shedding, this renewal as we move toward the true - new - year coming in February The new year of January 1st is on a Gregorian calendar not synched with nature 🐉 Lunisolar new year is 17 February 2026 Think of Jan 1 → Feb 17 as a threshold season ... A slow hinge opening ... The space between exhale and inhale Here’s a map that explores this span as a reset window, rather than a single ceremonial pop 🎐 🎊 New Year Buffer Zone 🎊 A somatic, energy-aware map ✨ Phase 1: Decompression + Clearing Jan 1 – Jan 14 Energy: Lowest tide Body rhythm: Nervous system downshift, digestion and immunity front and center What’s actually happening: - Hormonal systems are recalibrating after holidays - Sleep is higher - Motivation is inconsistent and scattered Use of this phase: - Reduce inputs. Fewer decisions, fewer commitments - Gentle movement. Walks, mobility, circulation - Notice without needing to fix. What feels heavy? Reframe: > You're not “falling behind"...this is recalibration ✨ Phase 2: Orientation + Sensing Jan 15 – Jan 29 Energy: Returning, uneven Body rhythm: Curiosity before capacity What’s happening: - Light is increasing - Cortisol rhythm stabilizes - Focus returns before stamina Use of this phase: - Notice patterns. When do you feel alert? resistant? - Try small shifts before setting habits - Ask better questions before setting goals Reframe: > Direction comes from awareness, not force ✨ Phase 3: Integration + Choice Jan 30 – Feb 10 Energy: Rising, more reliable Body rhythm: Coordination of mind and body What’s happening: - Energy becomes predictable - Muscles more responsive - Cognitive clarity improves

As I woke from my afternoon nap I found myself asking ChatGPT about the times of day I work and enjoy activity. “Is my daily work rhythm actually good for me at 57?” I was wondering how work cycles align with trends biologically. - Midlife hormone shifts - Metabolism changes - Mental focus frustrations The answer was essentially: ✅ Your rhythm matches exactly how a 50-plus brain and body actually work. While I wasn’t surprised, it felt good to be validated. Here’s a rough sketch of a usual day: - Morning meditation & movement around 5 - Calibration 5:30am (Skool ../selfmastery) - Work 6am to 1/2 - Eat & move or walk - Rest or nap around 3ish - Work again 4 to 7/8ish Writing my book happens during evening unwind Keys for success: - Avoid calls before 11am - No caffeine after 2 - No eating after 8pm Usually skip the nap for focused flow from noon to 6/7 when I do a one-day Skool build You don't get tired when you're in the zone 🌅 Morning: The “don’t talk to me yet, I’m busy bring brilliant” zone From about 6am through early afternoon, my brain is sharp. This is when I want to: - think - write - solve problems - build things - work quietly It’s not a good time for talking or tending to other people's priorities. So I usually don’t book calls before 11. I guard that time fiercely as it is my time for highest quality output. ☀️ Afternoon: The natural dip Everyone over 40 gets this mid-afternoon slowdown. If you fight it, it beats you down later. I close my eyes for a bit, recharge, and come back refreshed again. 🌙 Evening: The creative zone Evenings aren’t for heavy decisions. They are perfect for writing, editing, reflecting, and anything that feels creative or expressive. My book comes out of this window. Not the “sharp focus” morning cycle. In fact, I have to be careful not to slip until a Canva creation rabbit hole where I occasionally stay up too late with eyes glazed from too long looking at devices.

A lot of people avoid starting a community because they think it’s going to be complicated. Too much tech. Too many moving parts. Too many decisions. It doesn’t have to be that way. The WISE way keeps everything simple, doable, and stress-free so you can focus on connecting with people instead of wrestling with tools and tech. Here’s what that looks like. 1. Start small on purpose You don’t need a complicated setup. Most communities only need: - a welcome post - a pinned guide - one reason for people to join - one place for updates Simple foundations keep the whole thing easy to grow. 2. Build around one clear outcome People join when they know what they’re going to get. Your community needs one main purpose, not twelve. When the goal is clear, the rest falls into place. 3. Talk to the people who show up You don’t need a giant list, audience or following. Find the right people ... even if it’s three of them. Real conversations do more for a community than any fancy feature. 4. Keep the tech minimal Skool already gives you: - posts - courses - memberships - messaging - events - upgrades No need for extra plugins, multiple platforms, or expensive tools. The more you strip away, the easier it is to maintain. 5. Create at the pace you can actually keep You don’t need daily posts or constant activity. A steady rhythm that fits your life is all you need. People stay when the energy feels consistent not frantic. 6. Adjust as you go Communities grow in layers over time. It won't be perfect at the start. Nothing ever is. Release the unrealistic expectations. Add things when you need them or by community request. Remove things when they get in the way or no longer add value. Your community will tell you what it needs next. The WISE way summed up:

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis Midweek is a key checkpoint to realign your direction. The rush of Monday has settled, the noise of the week has grown, and somewhere in the middle here is your opportunity to breathe and be. Wednesday is not the slump, it's the booster bump! It’s a perfect pivot point. Ask: - Am I still moving toward what matters? - What do I need to release to move forward with ease? - How can I make the rest of the week great? Alignment doesn’t make everything perfect, it keeps everything intentional and focused When you take a few minutes midweek to pause, you reclaim your drive & energy. 💡 Midweek reset practice: - Step away from your screen - Take five deep breaths - Revisit your mission from Monday. - Set one small action toward that purpose today This is how you lead with ease Stay aware enough to redirect your course before stress takes the wheel and wrecks your success. 🌟 Join Enjoy 🤗 WISE Life where joy is the path for purpose-driven leaders to turn midweek chaos into calm focus. Lead, love, live & earn with EA$E™ for lifelong vitality!

🔥 “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” – Arnold H. Glasow Wednesday sits right in the middle... between what you planned and what actually happened Now i’s not about catching up, it’s about realignment. Midweek is the perfect time to pause, recalibrate, and refocus on what really matters. The start of the week often bursts with momentum ... and by Wednesday, intentional focus must take the lead. Ask yourself: - What deserves more of my focus right now? - What can I release that’s draining my energy? - How can I move through the rest of the week with more ease and purpose? Alignment isn’t about doing more. It’s about making what you do meaningful. When your actions match your mission, everything flows more smoothly... productivity, peace, and even progress start to feel natural instead of forced. This is the rhythm of WISE Leaders 🤓 Attention Activation Adaptation It's a flywheel for fun-loving freedom and living well with less effort We lead from awareness instead of reactive urgency, choosing presence and priorities over pressure and panic. We find restoration in the middle of the week instead of waiting for the weekend. 💫 Take a breath. Reconnect with your why. Move forward with steady energy and clear purpose. Rediscover joy in the work you were meant to do. For daily boosts and supported goals progress join WISE Leaders 🤓 Enjoy Life where high-performing leaders turn midweek and midlife "meh" into focused flow and freedom!