Insights from a "Near Miss" This Week

Published: Wed, 02/12/25

Updated: Wed, 02/12/25

Aloha Friends,

This week, I put together a reel showcasing the breathtaking sunrises from my early morning walks. It’s such a beautiful way to start the day!

What a contrast to my latest YouTube interview with Alexa Saarenoja from Finland, who shared her experience of walking in freezing cold snow—where she has to quickly take off her gloves to press a button on her phone and immediately put them back on. Talk about dedication!

Catch the stunning Mauna Kea sunrises on Instagram here!

Insights from a "Near Miss" this week.

It was 7:35 AM on Monday morning. I had just finished my brekkie and checked my calendar (thank goodness!)—only to realize I had an interview for my Entrepreneurs Who Work from Home series in 25 minutes! Yikes! I had to scramble to get dressed and be camera ready in 25 minutes. Why was I scrambling? Because I had skipped my Sunday Planning hour this week.

Just one small deviation from my system—Sunday planning session—almost caused me to miss an extremely important appointment.

Sunday Planning is a key routine in the Purposeful Planner System

It sets the tone for my entire week. It’s a non-negotiable for staying on top of my schedule, goals, and productivity.

So this "near miss" was a huge wake-up call to stick to my system!

I love the saying, “Things always happen for reasons.” This near-miss reminded me why Sunday Planning is so powerful:

✅ It helps me Design my week for maximum productivity
✅ It keeps me aligned with my goals
✅ It helps me focus with time blocking
✅ It forces me to follow my to-do list
✅ It ensures I prioritize lead-generating tasks.

So, let this be your reminder, too!

Sunday Planning works. And if you want a proven system to stay organized and productive, it’s all laid out in the Purposeful Planner Guide Workbook.

Check out the Purposeful Planner Guide Workbook here!

When you follow the PLANNER GUIDE system, you’ll:
✨Eliminate overwhelm
✨Balance work & life by setting clear boundaries
✨Use proven strategies to increase productivity and get things done

The insight I learned this week? When you take time to plan every Sunday, you’re not just scheduling tasks—you’re designing a week that makes you feel in control and on top of your business.

Do you have a Sunday planning routine? Hit reply and let me know!

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

PS:

ENTREPRENEURS WHO WORK FROM HOME!

All entrepreneurs can learn from my guest, Suzanne Buckley who hails from Wales, U.K. in the Entrepreneurs Who Work From Home series! Suzanne is an Online community Specialist working with established business owners, helping them to create vibrant, engaged communities without the overwhelm. WATCH HERE!

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