Ep 83: 6 Month Intenchies with Alexandra Sacks

Reflecting Intentions

Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir reflect on the intentions they set six months ago, acknowledging the challenges and progress made. They emphasize the importance of revisiting these intentions, noting how life events can shift priorities. Kate mentions her intention to finish a first draft, while Doree focuses on managing daily life with a new child 1.

My only intention is that I want to finish what I started. So I finished my first draft. That was an intention I set six months ago.

--- Kate Spencer

Listeners are encouraged to share their own experiences and outcomes with setting intentions 2.

   

Writing Goals

The hosts discuss their writing goals, with Kate aiming to complete her novel draft and Doree planning to submit her book by December. They highlight the role of accountability in achieving these goals, referencing future guest Gretchen Rubin as an inspiration for setting intentions 2. Doree also shares her excitement about selling a book, which adds to her personal projects alongside parenting 3.

I truly still don't feel like I am doing enough to help make the world a better place. But I also know that the small things add up.

--- Kate Spencer

The conversation underscores the balance between personal aspirations and broader societal contributions.