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JENN CLOUTIER

THE SUNDAY SHIFT: Creating space for life's richness

Published 8 months ago • 1 min read

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February 2, 2025

Hi Reader,

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Welcome to The Sunday Shift!

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Here’s your quick shift for today:

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⚡️ 1 Habit

Give yourself the gift of 90 quiet minutes each morning.

Why it works: In those moments before the world rushes in, when your mind is still clear and your energy fresh, you can choose how to spend your most precious resource—your attention.

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📖 1 Story

Last week, I sat with a client who couldn’t remember the last time she felt truly present. “I’m always running,” she shared, “always pushing through one more email, one more meeting, one more task. By the time I get home, I have nothing left. Not for my family, not for myself, not even for a quiet moment to watch the sunset or look up at the stars.”

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Her words struck me because I’d been there too, treating each day like an endless sprint, until life becomes a blur of half-lived moments.

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Together, we made one simple shift: creating a sanctuary of time each morning. Ninety minutes before the demands of the day begin. No phone, no inbox, no obligations. Just space to breathe, think, and focus on what truly matters.

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The transformation wasn’t in her calendar—it was in her presence:

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  • Her mind grew quieter, making space for real creativity
  • Her decisions came from a place of clarity, not urgency
  • Her family noticed she was truly there at dinner, not just physically present

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She rediscovered small joys—the warmth of morning coffee, birds outside her window, moments that make life rich.

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🎯 1 Focus

This week, notice where your energy creates or depletes life’s richness.

What moments make you feel most alive? When do you feel your mind quieting, your presence deepening? These are not just peaceful moments—they’re glimpses of a life lived fully, the way it’s meant to be lived.

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That’s your Sunday Shift! Tomorrow, give yourself those 90 minutes of quiet energy. Watch how it vibrates through your day, creating space for life’s deeper currents.

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Let’s make this week one of presence, peace, and possibility!

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See you next Sunday.

Jenn

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JENN CLOUTIER

Jenn Cloutier | Founder | Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor

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