Oct 30 - Do You Have Unfinished Business? - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Thu, 10/30/25

Updated: Thu, 10/30/25

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by Maria Gracia

October 30, 2025

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Choose one unfinished project that has been hanging over your head...maybe a photo book, an old craft, or a small home task. Take the first small step to restart it this week.

By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, you’ll already be closer to that sweet satisfaction of something truly finished.

On the other hand, if you're no longer inspired by it, declare today your day to move on to other adventures.

Do You Have Unfinished Business?

There’s a certain energy in the air as October winds down. For me, it's a sense of things coming to a close before the rush of the holidays begins.

The leaves are nearly gone, the days are shorter, and it feels like nature itself is wrapping up loose ends. It’s the perfect time to take a cue from the season and restart something that has been sitting unfinished in your own life.

We all have one. A half-read book, a scrapbook that ends halfway through, a pile of family photos waiting for frames, or a mysterious box in the basement we’ve been avoiding for years.

These unfinished bits quietly take up space; not just on our shelves, but in our minds. They whisper reminders every time we walk by.

So, before the pumpkins are lit and the candy bowls come out, pick one lingering project and give it your attention again. You don’t need to finish it this week; simply restart it.

Open the book, sort the first handful of photos, or lift the lid on that box. The small act of beginning again is powerful.

Once you’ve restarted, set your intention to finish it before Thanksgiving...or, at the latest, by the end of the year. There’s a quiet confidence that comes with seeing something through to completion.

It’s not just about getting it done; it’s about clearing space for what’s next.

By doing this, you’re symbolically sweeping out the cobwebs...not the spooky kind, but the mental ones ...and setting yourself up for a fresh, calm start as the year draws to a close.

On another note...

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Empowering Words for Every Day

Words have power...sometimes more than we realize. The things we say to ourselves shape how we move through the day. That’s why starting with an affirmation or power word can shift everything from our mindset to our motivation.

A simple phrase like “I am capable” or “I choose calm” can create an entirely different kind of day.

Studies show that positive self-talk reduces stress, improves focus, and increases resilience. Athletes, musicians, and public speakers often use affirmations before big moments...and it works just as well for daily life.

Try repeating a phrase silently while brushing your teeth or waiting for your coffee to brew. It’s small, but it can set the tone for the hours ahead.

If affirmations feel too formal, try choosing a single power word to carry with you through the day. Words like steady, radiant, fearless, or grace can act as quiet anchors.

When stress hits or doubts creep in, returning to your chosen word is like finding your center again.

The words we choose can strengthen us, soothe us, and remind us who we are underneath it all. Pick one that makes you feel powerful nd carry it with you into November like a quiet spell of your own making.

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"When we live each day with kindness, compassion, and communicative love, there is no business left unfinished. There are no regrets or words we should have said, but didn't. There is no need for closure or forgiveness or apology of any kind."
-- Tyler Henry, Between Two Worlds: Lessons From the Other Side

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