Check Your Capacity Before the Year Ends

Better Together Newsletter

Q4 has been A LOT for me.

Work is always busy this time of year, but adding in everything with my eyes, the double vision, the surgery, the recovery………it’s just been a lot. And that’s before we even get to regular life stuff like family, home, and holidays.

So when I say I’m ready for a holiday break… that’s an understatement.

But I want to ask you: How are you doing?

Because even though my capacity has been stretched thin, I’ve been paying attention to it. And that’s looked like this:
➡️ No extra commitments.
➡️ No overthinking.
➡️ Nothing after work except rest, hobbies, and stillness.

I’ve protected that time on purpose. So I don’t roll into my break dragging, exhausted, or resentful. I want to enter this season ready for rest and joy.

And as I look around the house and see signs that time is passing and change is happening… it makes me want to savor the days more.

So again, I’ll ask:
👉 Are you paying attention to your capacity?
Not your to-do list. Not your performance. Not your pressure.

Your capacity.
Check in with it. Honor it.

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☕ COFFEE MENU THIS WEEK

This week’s cozy cup lineup:

• Peppermint Mocha

• Brown Sugar Shaken

• Salted Maple Latte

• Sugar Cookie Latte

• Chestnut Praline

Tis the season for JOY in a cup ✨

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Create a Life You Love Trucker Hats

+ SP Circle Sneak Peek 👀

If you haven’t grabbed your “Create a Life You Love” trucker hat yet, now’s the time. These were designed as wearable reminders that you’re building something on purpose.

✨ Comes in 2 colors
✨ Lightweight and adjustable
✨ Created with love (and a little coaching energy)

🎁 Shop here

And get ready: I’ve been working hard behind the scenes on new SP Circle products for 2026. Think fresh color palettes, new phrases, and more tools to help you stay grounded in joy, margin, and purpose.

Can’t wait to show you what’s coming!

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📅 SUNDAY PLANNING™

When capacity is low, Sunday Planning™ becomes even more important.

This week, I used it to make space for:

• Low energy meals, which means old faves

• Flexible structure

• Time to prep gifts, holiday details , and (let’s be honest) rest

Sunday Planning doesn’t mean packing your calendar full.
It means creating rhythm so you’re not chasing your week, you’re walking through it with a plan and peace.

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💛 THANK YOU

Thank you for reading. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you for supporting my work and for allowing me to walk alongside you.

Whether it’s through coffee, coaching, or just a reminder to breathe and rest… I’m so glad you’re here.

Love you big,
Retha Nichole

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