252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow

252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow

At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflection and planning. In this episode, Shannon encourages you to think about what you would like to be doing with your time, as a way to direct your energy and focus. She also shares her five-year framework that acts as a guiding compass for her life. By focusing on the four areas of importance – health and wellness, relationships and community purpose, work, and finances – Shannon finds that she has more direction. This episode is part of a series, and an excellent guide to return to every time you need to take stock and review how things are going in your yoga business.

Key Takeaways:

[3:25] What do you want to spend your time doing this year?

“What do you want to spend your time doing this year?” ~ Shannon Crow

[5:35] Shannon reviews Part 1 and 2 of her framework for reflecting and planning.

[7:25] Shannon sends gratitude to Schedulicity.

[9:34] Shannon shares her journal prompt for this episode. She encourages you to think about what you would rather be doing instead with your time. What are the things that excite you and you want to dedicate your time and energy to?

“Time is our most precious resource.” ~ Shannon Crow

[14:14] Shannon has been using this framework for years, and is shocked by how things have turned out!

[15:14] Shannon sets the scenario for this activity. How will your life be in 5 years from now in these four areas of importance: health and wellness, relationships and community purpose, work, and finances?

[17:00] Shannon shares some examples from her four areas of importance.

“Don’t forget to aim high. Dream big. Be as specific as you can.” ~ Shannon Crow

[20:28] Part 4 of this series will be all about setting goals.

[21:23] Shannon ends off with a few reminders.

Links:

• The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 250: Reflect & Plan with Shannon Crow
• The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman
• Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn
• 20+ Phrases to Close Your Yoga Classes
• The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 220: Alternatives to Namaste with Shannon Crow
• Shannon Crow on Instagram
• The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group

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