Your winter guide to gentle seasonal planning for your business
Winter brings both calm and hope, inviting us to move slowly, listen closely, and gather strength for what’s to come. Nature draws inward, conserving energy beneath the surface, trusting that what rests now will return in time.
Winter invites us to do the same — to pause, reflect, and replenish our inner reserves. It’s a season for honouring the year just gone, embracing rest, and finding peace in the hush of the season.
The Winter Planning Guide is a gentle tool designed to help you do just that. Rooted in the rhythms of nature, it offers space to take stock of autumn and set intentions for the months ahead — all without pressure or hustle.
Let this guide be a gentle companion through these darker months — a reminder that though the nights are long the light is returning, and with it, new beginnings.
Why plan seasonally?
Seasonal planning is a gentler, more sustainable way to move through the year. By checking in each season, you can reflect, reset, and realign your focus. It’s a more human way to plan — one that allows space for creativity, change, and, most importantly, rest.
A moment to pause
The winter solstice (Yule), on 21st December, marks the longest night of the year — a quiet turning point when the light begins its slow return. It’s a moment of deep pause: a chance to reflect on what the darker months have taught you, and to gently set your direction for the season ahead. The Winter Planning Guide is a companion for this midwinter shift, helping you move through the months to come with clarity, calm, and intention.
What’s inside?
Whether you’re running a small business, working on creative projects, or simply seeking a gentler rhythm, this guide is here to support you. Inside you’ll find:
An introduction to seasonal planning
Gentle prompts to reflect on autumn
Winter planning prompts to align your vision with your energy
A mid-season check-in to reflect and realign
Seasonal inspiration to honour nature’s rhythms
A soundtrack for the season
Every season deserves a soundtrack, so I’ve curated a winter playlist of gentle, soothing songs — perfect for working, reflecting, or simply slowing down.
Share your thoughts
I’d love a few kind volunteers to work through the Winter Planning Guide and share their honest feedback. Your insights will help shape future guides, and I’d be so grateful. Just hit reply if you’d like to join this small feedback circle.
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Thank you for being here, and for joining me on this slow, seasonal journey.
