Warm wishes to everyone for a very special Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! As the year 2011 comes to a close, I enter into a reflective state. Although recognition of reflective thoughts are not uncommon for me, I am currently doing so with more detail in both the areas of personal and professional growth.
Are you generally a person that makes short-term and long-term goals? Resolutions? Do you have a plan or a calendar that you check regularly to re-evaluate your goals and growth? Do you have an action plan on how to reach those goals? Have you put thought into WHY you have these goals and how they contribute to your personal happiness and well-being? These questions don’t have to be answered on the spot, but are hopefully a bit thought provoking.
So, I challenge you to sit down at three different times and spend 10 minutes on one section each time you sit-down (commit to 10 minutes, but feel free to go beyond that), until you have completed each section.
Section 1)
What are at least 3 specific areas of personal growth and/or accomplishments I am proud of this year?
(ex: I committed to exercising for health 4 times per week, I learned to say NO when I didn’t want to or couldn’t do something, I began to journal 2 times per week, I spend time meditating daily, I ask for help when I need it, I committed to travel to a new city 2 times per year, I adapted clean eating at home, etc)
What are at least 3 specific areas of professional growth and/or accomplishments I am proud of this year?
(ex: I earned the promotion I worked hard for, I started a new career, I increased my income, etc)
Section 2)
What are at least 3 specific areas of personal growth and/or accomplishments I would like to accomplish in 2012 and WHY?
What are at least 3 specific areas of professional growth and/or accomplishments I would like to accomplish in 2012 and WHY?
Section 3)
What are at least 3 specific action steps to attain the personal growth and/or accomplishments I would like to accomplish in 2012?
What are at least 3 specific actions step to attain the professional growth and/or accomplishments I would like to accomplish in 2012?
Now, of course, there are a lot of resources out there that you can utilize to understand all of the above more. For now, however, take a step in the right direction by appreciating your accomplishments (now matter how small or big) from 2011 and get the ball rolling on how you can create a great 2012! Best wishes.
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