Today, I want to talk about a timely topic: How to make the last 90 days of this year your best yet—before 2025 rolls in!

But first, I can’t begin without acknowledging the devastation many have faced recently. Our area, while not directly hit, is surrounded by severe flooding from Hurricane Helene, and neighboring communities have been deeply affected. My heart and prayers go out to those impacted in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Having gone through a personal tragedy with my own house fire in 2010, I feel deeply for those experiencing such loss. Keep these families in your prayers, and if you’re able, continue donating and supporting them. We are gathering supplies right now to send to donation centers. Every little bit helps.

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Now, let’s dive in.

When life feels out of control—like when we lose power during a storm (which we did for a few days recently)—it's easy to feel disconnected from our usual routines. I found myself out on my porch with my knitting needles, falling into the simple, meditative act of creating something by hand. It got me thinking about the importance of living consciously and waking up to the life you truly want to create.

I just finished leading our Design Your Life Workshop, and now we’ve opened the doors to Life Mentoring School. Hearing from new students about how life-changing it’s already been for them is such a blessing. It reminds me how crucial these skills are—mental resilience, emotional regulation, and conscious living. These aren’t just "nice to have" during tough times; they are essential.

Knitting has a special place in my heart, and it ties perfectly into today’s message about living intentionally. About 20 years ago, my mother-in-law, a master knitter, visited and spent hours teaching me this art. As a novice adult learner, I fumbled through countless mistakes, but she patiently guided me, often making me rip out entire sections and start over. Learning something new is hard—it’s frustrating, slow, and imperfect. But that’s where the magic happens.

At first, I never believed I’d be able to knit like her. I thought my stitches would never look polished or professional. But I didn’t give up. I practiced scarf after scarf, and later, dishcloths—side note, my YouTube video on knitting dishcloths is still my most-watched! Eventually, I made a sweater for my daughter Katie, which, unfortunately, we lost in the house fire. Even after that, I kept knitting.

Fast forward to today, and I’m sitting on my porch with my latest knitting project in hand, reflecting on how far I’ve come. That once impossible-looking craft now feels second nature. I’ve grown faster and more confident, and knitting has become a source of joy, creativity, and even healing for me. It’s a beautiful reminder of what we can achieve when we don’t give up.

Obviously, you don’t need to take up knitting, but the lessons apply to all areas of life. Learning a new skill or building a life you love is hard, but so worth it. It takes intentionality, effort, and practice, just like knitting.

As we step into the final 90 days of 2024, I encourage you to think about how you can wake up to your life. What do you want your health, relationships, or finances to look like in the coming months? Are you living consciously, or are you drifting through life on autopilot?

There’s something powerful about having a mentor to guide you, especially when you’re learning something new or making big changes. I created Life Mentoring School in 2012 because I wanted to be that mentor for women—to help them design their lives on purpose, just like my mother-in-law did for me with knitting. Having someone there to show you the way and catch your mistakes can make all the difference.

As we approach 2025, I challenge you to think about how you want to finish this year. What could the next 90 days look like if you lived on purpose? What do you want to create in your life?

I’ve spent countless hours developing my latest book, Design Your Life in 90 Days, and I can’t wait to share it with you. It’s set to ship out to those who join Life Mentoring School with a yearly membership, and we’ll go through it together as a group. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!

One of our new members shared how blown away she was by all the resources, live coaching, and support available. 

Most of us don’t have access to people in our daily lives who are on this same journey, which is why joining a community like this can be so transformative.

Remember, you are extraordinary. You’re loved by God, gifted with His spirit, and capable of making real, lasting change. Let’s make these last 90 days of 2024 the best yet.

Love and blessings to you!
Dr. Edie Wadsworth

If you like this episode, check out some of our other favorites here: 

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Ep 202: Want to Feel More Energetic, Resilient and Full of Purpose?!

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