In this quarterly solo episode of the CheckBox Pro Series, Missy shares her What's Saving My Life list for Fall 2025—a season she defines as October through December, otherwise known as the sprint to the end of the year. This episode is equal parts reflection, survival guide, and joy inventory, capturing the small habits, simple tools, and intentional choices that helped her stay grounded during one of the busiest seasons of the year. From tiny logistics like a USB port adapter and Aquaphor, to bigger mindset shifts like not overplanning a family trip abroad, Missy walks through ten very real things that made life feel more manageable and more joyful. Along the way, she reflects on slowing down enough to notice what's working, creating margin where possible, and giving herself permission to lean into ease—even when the calendar is full. If you've ever felt like fall moved faster than you did, this episode is an invitation to pause, take stock, and name the things—big or small—that are helping you show up well for your people and yourself.
In this episode, Missy shares:
Listener Invitation: If you've never made your own What's Saving My Life list, this episode is your sign. Write it down, voice note it, or just name it quietly to yourself. And if something from Missy's list resonated with you, she'd love to hear about it—because noticing what's working is always better together.
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