Entrepreneurs, one intentional shift can change everything!

Published: Wed, 01/28/26

Updated: Wed, 01/28/26

Aloha Entrepreneurs,

I’ve started journaling about my cottage life — and with it, a stream of thoughts, insights, and quiet reflections has begun to unfold. You can catch my reels and posts on Instagram.

It’s become a gentle form of introspection — noticing how I’ve adjusted, the hurdles I’ve moved through, and the ways this season of life is shaping me. It’s helping me look more honestly at where I’ve been, what I’m learning, and where I’m being guided next — both personally and in my business.

Entrepreneurs, one intentional shift can change everything!

Journaling is a core part of my morning routine. My mornings are set with intention — not perfection.

I’m a 4am girl, but that’s because of my season of life. My kids are grown, my house is quiet, and I get to design this time for me. It’s not a productivity flex — it’s a lifestyle fit.

I’ve always resonated with Hal Elrod’s message from The Miracle Morning. He says:

“No matter where you are in your life right now — whether you’re currently at the top of your game, succeeding at the highest level, or in the midst of adversity and struggling to find your way — there is at least one thing we have in common: we want to improve our lives and ourselves.”

That’s what a morning routine is really about — not discipline for discipline’s sake, but becoming the version of yourself who can hold the life and business you’re building.

I share more about this in my full Substack post this week — and how one intentional shift can quietly transform your focus, energy, and direction.

👉Read the full reflection on Substack here.

January is a great time to think about starting a Journal. If journaling feels like a habit you’ve wanted to start in your morning routine, but haven’t quite found your rhythm yet…

👉 Watch my video: “5 Ways to Get Started Journaling” here

You don’t need a perfect morning routine — you just need a personal one.

One that fits your season.
One that supports your energy.
One that helps you begin your day with positivity.

Start with one small shift.

One quiet moment.
One intentional habit.
One gentle decision in the morning.

And if you feel called, hit reply and tell me about your morning routine — or how you’d love to change it up.

I’d genuinely love to hear what your mornings look like in this season of your life.

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

mymentorbiz, P.O. Box 760, Kamuela, HI 96743, USA

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