I'm warmly welcoming August this year because I couldn't wait for my vacation any longer. I'm at my beach house for two weeks, surrounded by a beautiful sea and the people I love the most. Is there anything better? 

I've changed many things in my daily and weekly planning system, I've tested a new method for the past two weeks, and it seems to work pretty well. August has just started, and I love new beginnings, so it's the perfect time to set my August intentions with you.

Let go of the things I can't control

I've improved a lot, but I still struggle to let go of the things I can't control. Sometimes it scares me; other times, it's just overwhelming. But I want to be a better version of myself, work on my reactions and emotions, and just let go of the things I can't control. Every time I don't care about the external stuff and focus on my inner peace, I feel free, calm, and grounded. This positive feeling makes me react to external or unexpected events quickly and peacefully. 

More me-time

My new planning system is focused on monthly goals that I split into intermediate weekly activities. So, I don't feel overwhelmed, and I can achieve everything I want. When I started using this method, I had one rule in mind: plan time to rest, me-time slots, and fun activities. During the week, I tend to plan 30 to 45 minutes of workout: I enjoy many pilates, yoga, stretching, and barre workout. During the weekend, it's all about relaxing, self-care, reading a good book, trying a new DIY project, or cooking a new recipe during the weekend. 

I love my me-time; it fulfills me with great energy, especially during the weekend. 

Love me

I'm on a journey with myself and self-love; I've started pretty recently. Among all the things I've been doing, there are some that I want to improve. 

I want to love my body as it is, with all of the extra weight, and celebrate it every day. I want to eat intuitively and feed my body with healthy and tasty food because it deserves it. 

My mood still fluctuates a lot; I have lovely and dark days. Sometimes the day starts wonderfully, but it turns quickly bad. My emotions are still wild, and I used to judge myself a lot because I felt wrong and crazy. My self-love journey teaches me to love myself even more during the blues and hug my feelings and moods. Instead of judging and run away from my emotions, I'm embracing them, feeling them deeply. Sometimes it's tough, but it's working for me because when all the blues are gone, I feel like a new person, and I appreciate more the good days. 

What are your August intentions?