Reset. Ready. Go.
New pencil case, freshly sharpened pencils, shiny new notebook.
Does the September back to school feeling ever leave us?
Even now, long after schooldays, autumn for me always brings that same invitation: reset.
Resets don’t happen by accident. All too easy for the days and weeks to accelerate and our fresh energy disappears in a haze of meetings, deadlines, and obligations.
Busyness takes over, and we mistake speed for progress.
I like to think that Autumn asks us to pause, sharpen our focus, and remember: activity is not the same as achievement.
Reset doesn’t mean ripping everything up. It means lifting your head and noticing where your energy is going, and whether it aligns with what really matters. It’s about shifting from autopilot to purpose, from busy to bold.
My idea for this week is to create some space to focus deliberate intent on what matters most for you.
Here’s three small experiments to bring that reset to life.
2-minute experiment
Write down the single most important thing you want to achieve this week and keep it visible on your desk.
Why? Clarity beats busyness — you anchor on what really matters.
5-minute experiment
Before your next meeting, ask yourself: “What would make this time highly effective, not just busy?” Then frame the conversation around that.
Why? It shifts attention from routine to purpose.
10-minute experiment
Step outside for a short walk. Breathe, slow down, and ask: “Where is my energy going and does it match what matters?”
Why? A reset of environment creates a reset of focus.