Today's Post · Mindset and reset
Monday, October 26, 2026
Everyone has weeks where posting slides. Today's caption is about picking it back up without making a big announcement, and it works at any company because it never mentions products or results.
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Back after a quiet week
Last week I barely posted. Life got busy, and the days ran together.
So this week I'm starting small. One post today and one coffee with a friend on Wednesday.
If you had a quiet week too, what's one small thing you're picking back up?
Keep the reason for the quiet week short and true, and skip the apology.
Make it yours
Use this as a starting point and swap in your own details.
- What made last week quiet for you?
- What small thing are you picking back up first?
One reader’s version: I didn't open Instagram once last week because my son had a school project due and work got busy at the same time. This week I'm easing back in. One post today and a walk with my neighbor on Thursday. What are you picking back up?
Story idea
My week on one page
Snap a photo of your planner or the back of an envelope with this week's plans on it. Blur anything private. Add a question sticker that says "What's one thing on your calendar this week?"
Leave the calendar a little messy. Real plans are what people relate to.
Make it yours
Use this as a starting point and swap in your own details.
- Where do you keep track of your week?
- What's one plan you'd be happy to show?
One reader’s version: A photo of the fridge whiteboard with "soccer 5:30" and "call Mom" written in green marker.
DM script
The easy hello
Hey [name]! I just realized it's been a while since we talked, and I wanted to say hi. How has your fall been so far?
Send it to someone you'd genuinely like to catch up with. Let them lead where the conversation goes.
Make it yours
Use this as a starting point and swap in your own details.
- Who have you been meaning to message for weeks?
- What would you normally ask them first?
One reader’s version: Hi Nina! I drove past our old office today and thought of you. How's the new house treating you?
Tomorrow: a post that answers the question people ask you most, in plain words.
These ideas are company neutral and make no income, lifestyle, or health claims. Check your own company's policies before posting.
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