A Day in the Life Of

Some days, everything feels connected, even when the tasks seem miles apart.

Written by:

Justin Walton

Date:

April 24, 2025

Lessons of the Day

Some days, everything feels connected, even when the tasks seem miles apart.

I ran several financial coaching sessions today, each completely different in its details, but underneath it all, they came back to the same thing: values. The real highlight was a breakthrough moment for one person, not because of anything particularly clever I did, but because they finally had the headspace to see things. Sometimes, clarity needs a little room to show up.

I have also been deliberately pursuing content creation this year: writing, blogging, and creating. This includes my new Day in the Life series. It is helping me connect the dots between reflection and relevance, between journalling and ALIGN. And more importantly, I am really enjoying it.

Before tomorrow’s networking group launch, I did a round of last-minute checks to fine tune the experience. There is always a flurry of little things at the final stage and today was no different.

I also had to deal with an unexpected tech issue on the property investment side. It was a bit of a curveball, and the provider is going to take a few days to resolve it. Not how I planned to spend the time, but that’s life sometimes.

The evening was more meaningful. I supported my wife at an event for a charity she is involved in, raising awareness for The Sick Children’s Trust. It was a lovely event and a great reminder of the power of people coming together for a cause that matters.

Oh, and great news from the new estate agent. We have already booked the first viewing. That is a positive step forward and a nice boost to end the day.

Lesson of the Day

Good things happen when you create space for yourself, your clients, or your ideas. It is not always about doing more. Sometimes, it is about making room for breakthroughs, alignment, and momentum to build.

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Justin Walton Executive Coach

Justin Walton is an Executive and Financial Coach, and Consultant working in Essex and London. He writes regularly on financial well-being and brings his lived experience and professional expertise together to benefit clients and partners.

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