Because it's the end of the month, I'm going to switch from the reflective/journal style Pulses I've been writing this summer to reminding you of August's peculiarity.
Think about it: the emotional part of most seasonal shifts happens in the transitions between months.
August is different in that it pulls us in opposite directions. We're still planning summer fun while also thinking about fall schedules and responsibilities. It's jarring to hold both mindsets at once.
There's also an intensity shift that happens mid-month. The slow summer pace suddenly accelerates as we try to cram in those last summer activities while simultaneously preparing for back-to-work/school demands.
It's not just you. I'm writing this not to snatch your summer away, but in hopes that the weirdness and intensity shift doesn't sneak up on you.
The resources below will help you navigate the shift, whenever it happens.
~Charlie
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Leadership Strategy Session (LSS): Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:00 am PDT
Reboarding Without the Whiplash August is two months in one — late-summer ease colliding with urgent fall prep. Help your team navigate this transition with steadiness, clarifying priorities and resetting rhythms before September's full weight hits. -
Monthly Momentum Call (MMC): Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:00 am PDT
Summer Brain Meets Fall Pressure Your creative projects don't snap back to attention just because everyone's talking about “getting back to business.” Learn to transition from summer dreaming to fall execution without forcing unnecessary busyness or fighting your actual energy levels.
The Momentum Planners were built to keep your most important work front and center. Download the free version of our August planners to help you determine what actions and ideas are serving you, and which need a retool going into the second half of the year.
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