Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Imagine going on a trip and not knowing your destination. Some days I get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done, the competing deadlines of what has to be done and what I want/need for myself and my sanity. At the end of the day it feels like I’ve … [Read more...]
This past week I’ve looked at what still needs to be done if I’m to achieve the outcomes I set at the start of the year. After a day in the doldrums and feeling “oh, woe is me!” I’ve kicked up a gear not only with taking action, more importantly, I’m taking different action. I followed my own … [Read more...]
My September spring cleaning actions went a long way towards living the lighter, cleaner lifestyle I’m choosing. With the physical obstructions out of the way, it’s time to look at all those things I said I’d get done this year. There are still 90 days to make them happen. Here’s where I am – … [Read more...]
Right now I’m in a place of flux. I’m questioning everything I’ve been doing and how it’s working for me. I’m feeling the frustration of things not happening as easily as I thought they would. I’m trying new things and seeing the outcomes and value I get from them and the value my clients are … [Read more...]
You can see January’s slow start to the year – people are still in holiday mode and things aren’t quite back to normal speed yet. The initial enthusiasm for taking massive action can hit a reality barrier while you wait for normal routines to kick back into gear. At one time I viewed this as a … [Read more...]
“What’s your New Year’s resolution?” How I dislike this question! When I stopped answering this empty question with empty words my life began to change. The more I work on myself and with my clients the more I understand why setting goal works. When you can clearly define a goal that’s … [Read more...]
How quickly December has come around! This month is all about completing the year, wrapping up, celebration and setting the scene for an even bigger and better year next year. So, if November was a challenge for you too, then you’ll be more determined to continue for this last month of the year and … [Read more...]
As someone who plans to the nth degree, you can imagine that taking action does not come naturally to me. This is something I continue to come to terms with, a work in progress with results that seem minor, especially in comparison with those who take massive action. Taking massive action is not … [Read more...]
Do you get bogged in the details when you’re planning? Big goals require planning but nth degree detail can be cause for procrastination and demotivating. Plans are, at best, a guess based on past performance (whether yours or somebody else’s) and work best when there’s room for adjustment. Plans … [Read more...]
I’ve had a goal for this week’s blog and that was to get clear on setting a goal! Oh my, how many blocks came up for me with this! Surely there’s a right way to set goals! I started by researching SMART goals. SMART is an acronym which I thought stood for goals that were specific, measurable, … [Read more...]