Episode 75: Longer Days, Deeper Questions—Summer as a Portal for Change
Description
In this solo episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores how summer—with its longer days, lighter rhythms, and natural pauses—can become a powerful opportunity for purposeful reflection.
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling stuck, burned out, or constantly “too busy,” this conversation is your invitation to slow down and check in with yourself. Kate shares why high-achievers often resist reflection, what it really means to pause with intention, and simple ways to reconnect with what matters most.
You’ll learn:
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What purposeful reflection is—and isn’t
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Why so many successful people avoid it
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Three practical approaches you can try right now
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The Summer Solstice Check-In
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Micro-Reflection Rituals
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Treating vacations as integration time
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How to use reflection to design a fall season that feels more intentional and aligned
This is your reminder: you don’t have to earn the right to slow down. Sometimes, the clarity and courage you’re searching for are already waiting—if you’re willing to listen.
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