2009 was an exhausting year....for me anyway. We made it - and for that I am grateful. As many people in our industry struggled to cross the finish line, the new year couldn't come fast enough.
Well, it's a new year and a new race. Isn't it funny how our attitude changes from December 31st to January 1st? In a span of 24 hours, well really in the span of 60 seconds, people feel lighter, more hopeful, and energized. Nothing has changed - not really. We have the same economy, the same problems (for the most part), the same jobs, the same leadership, the same news stories... From where I sit, the only change that has occurred is in me - my attitude has changed. And that is everything.
As I breathe in 2010, I feel light, hopeful, and energized. I'm excited to move forward. My desk is clean. I have a plan. I, with my positive attitude in check, am ready to go.
Here is my simple, yet effective, go-forward plan:
- Dump the mental "garbage" that accumulated in 2009 and start with a clean slate. Now set a vision for 2010. (yes of course this is an ever-evolving process and should already be in place, but re-envision and re-commit to the vision)
- Set Goals: What are my goals for the year? And what 2-3 goals do I want to accomplish today?
- Plan "the Execution" of those goals. Map out your time. Be proactive and protective of your schedule.
- Get rid of distractions. Does e-mail come to mind? Limit yourself to checking it only certain times of the day. Any other time-robbers?
- Ask yourself continuously throughout the day: "Is this the best use of my time?"
- Commit to Excellence.
I would love to hear about your "get ready for 2010" strategies and how it's going!!
I was so bogged down last year that I stopped "dreaming" and visioning. I got very reactive vs. proactive. So today I feel free to dream. I reset my goals. I have gotten back to the basics in my planning routine. I have commiteThese are things that work for me....what works for you?
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