Just as plants need fertilizer to thrive, humans do too. If you have big goals, are you breaking up your mountainous goals into milestones and smaller chunks? How about making a few tiny goals along the way? For instance, it's never too early to ramp up your network, begin some research, take a course, refresh your skills and take time to assess your career and life goals, needs and preparedness. If you are thinking of a career shift, life change or a big personal goal, chances are you need to start planting seeds and doing the work now. Do you need to refresh or create some new goals? Focus on the good things to come and start planning now. What are you looking forward to? Remember, it's not only about actual events that make the difference but rather our awareness and appreciation of all good things – large and small.
Hope, excitement and optimism are powerful drivers to move forward in your work and life. Are you taking enough breaks to recharge? Look for simple strategies to lighten the load and shift from a "mind-full" state to a more productive, mindful way of being. Write a list to get it out of your head but keep it top of mind.
How about some bad habits that are preventing you from bringing your best to your work and life? What about the physical stuff that is cluttering your space – such as your desk or office? Can you let go of it?īogged down with too many things on your mind? Perhaps it's time to revisit your organizing and prioritizing habits. What have you held on to these past few months that no longer serves you? Perhaps you feel guilt from not following through on a New Year's resolution that wasn't really meaningful. Shortly after, she was offered another opportunity that was even better.Ģ. Like the client who let go of her frustration after not being chosen for a promotion. The funny thing is, when we do let go of what we can't control, things often tend to work out. While some people might think surrender is a weakness, like giving up, it can also be a strength. What do you need to let go of? What frustrations are sapping your energy that need to be parked? Instead, focus on areas you can control. Much like the unseasonably chilly weather these past few weeks, we need to recognize what else we can't control.