“Let’s make it
a great year!”
We’ve all heard
motivational statements like that one. Maybe you’ve even said something like
it.
While it’s a
great sentiment, it can be pretty intimidating. A whole year? That’s a big challenge.
But you can do
it, and the simplest, most practical way is to break that year down into
smaller portions.
Before you can
have an excellent year, first have an excellent month. Before that, an
excellent week…day…hour…and so forth.
When I say
excellent, I don’t just mean in the business sense. Remember, it’s important to
have balance in the four key areas of life: physical, spiritual, intellectual
and personal.
Too often we
feel like we need to fill every minute with activity and accomplishment. That
can cause us to lose sight of what’s truly important in life. Relaxation and
quality personal time are important to accomplish our goals in all aspects of
our lives.
So how can we
achieve that balance? By creating a plan, reviewing it on a regular basis, and
remaining committed to carrying it out.
I’ve written
before about the importance of reminding yourself when you were at the top of
your game. Maybe you’re there now. Maybe you were there in the past. How did it
feel? What were you doing? Who were you spending your time with, or working
with, and how did they influence you in a positive way?
Sometimes the
secret to personal success can be found in recapturing those moments and making
them a reality once again. When we’re at the top of our game, we’re more
focused and more balanced in our professional and personal lives. Just as
important, we need to be surrounded by the right people, people who support us
and are willing to give honest, constructive feedback, because they have our
best interest at heart.
How is this
year going for you? If the big picture has you feeling overwhelmed, break it
down into smaller snapshots. Make the next hour a great one. That can lead to a
great day…week… month…and you’ll be on your way.
At J.A. Ondrus,
LLC, we personalize our coaching process to fit your specific needs and goals.
Give us a call at (330) 754-5767, and let’s talk about your business and what
we can do to assist you.
Jim Ondrus pioneered the management concept of Leadership Transitioning™. He is president of JA Ondrus, LLC, a Canton, Ohio executive coaching firm.
