Unleash Your Summer: Strategies for Fun, Focus and Fulfillment

by J’aime Nowak

As summer unfolds, it can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, especially with kids at home, trips on the calendar, and work still demanding your attention. A couple of years ago, I thought I had everything figured out for the summer. While I enjoyed fantastic family moments, I still struggled to get other things done.

Last year, I made a few key adjustments that changed everything.

Here’s what I did differently that allowed me to enjoy vacations and family time while also achieving my goals:

🔑 Unlock Your Power This Summer!

Be where your feet are. This is so crucial for enjoying your family time or your flow time!

Visualize Your Summer. Start by asking yourself, “How do I want my summer to feel this year?” See what comes up and write those feelings down. 

Next, print out a calendar for the next 3 months. Mark down all vacations, special events, and three-day weekends. Include time for rest and reflection, as well as meaningful experiences with family and friends.

This visual tool helps you see the big picture and ensures you don’t overlook important moments or forget your chosen priorities.

What Matters Now? Choose 1-3 top priorities for your personal and professional life. For me, it was enjoying family time/vacations, AND finishing my book, and completing a certification. Everything else was a distraction until I focused on those VIP activities.

Write down your FEW priorities on the calendar and keep them visible. This reminder will help you stay focused throughout the summer.

Create Power Blocks: Once you’ve identified your priorities, schedule specific blocks of time in your calendar to work on them. Treat this time as sacred.

Consistency is key. Show up for your VIPs, even when motivation wanes.

Embrace Early Mornings: Sleep in on some days, of course! And on the others, I discovered that waking up earlier than everyone else was essential for my peace & productivity. Aim for a quiet hour in the morning to focus without distractions.

Utilize an accountability system: I arranged 6 AM writing dates with others who shared similar goals. Even if they didn’t show up, I committed to my flow on those mornings.

The result? Over three months, I completed my book and my certification—all while enjoying space for myself and quality time with my family!

And speaking of my book, I’m thrilled to announce that it’s finally launching this month! 🎉 I’d be honored if you’d check it out and consider sharing it with someone who could benefit from its message. BONUS!! To celebrate, I’m offering it at a special price for the first 3 days on the market!

👉 Click here for more details about the book 

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What will your key priorities be? 

I’d love to hear about your plans & progress!

Let’s slay this summer together—whatever that looks like for you!

Warmly,  

J’aime Nowak

 

About the Author

Award-winning, sought-after International Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert & author J’aime Nowak has been a leading force in Real Estate & professional development for over 28 years – but why should you care? You care because what she teaches WORKS!

Being on the front lines as a successful entrepreneur, a multi-million dollar company owner and a growth-focused, top tier corporate leader has earned her expert status on many fronts and a unique perspective on calming the chaos and creating excellence while overcoming adversity and mastering change. 

Spoken to, trained and coached over 250,000 thousand leaders to shift their thinking, elevate their opportunities and build profitable businesses and careers while living epic, transformational lives.