As the year begins to wind down, we start to consider our dreams for the year ahead. The year seems full of possibilities. A clean slate. Yet, many of us don’t take the time to really think about what we want. Surface level goals are set. Get a promotion. Lose weight....
Yesterday, we covered the idea of setting 3 small goals in each dimension of wellbeing. This activity is also focused on our goals for the year but takes a different twist. What if we were creating a bucket list for the year ahead. A bucket list is defined as: The...
As we look at the year ahead, we may have big goals. A promotion at work. Run a marathon. Improve our health. Write a book. Big. The long game. What about the short game? The projects that might take place in one afternoon or over a weekend. Changing a light fixture....
The dictionary defines possibility as “the power or capacity of someone or something”. When we think about what is possible, the future is full of potential. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paul Coehlo At its core,...
Often hopes and dreams for the future are stated with goals. A promotion. A larger / different house. To start a family. Some time to myself. A day off. The list could go on and on. One question we often don’t ask is how do we want to feel? At work. At home. With our...
As we move into December, we move into holiday celebrations. Our minds shift to reflect on the past year. What went well and what we might have done differently. Around the middle of the month (or sooner), we start to shift our thinking. We start looking forward to...
The other day, I heard someone use the word audacious. The word means bold, fearless ambition. Being audacious isn’t about being reckless. It’s having the courage to pursue something beyond the norm. Taking bold strides toward a future that others might think...
On an episode of Cal Newport’s podcast, he talked about lifecycle-centric planning. The episode was great and led me to this blog post on his website. The primary message is this: “Fix the lifestyle you want. Then work backwards from there.” – Cal Newport The entire...
With football season in full swing, I was reminded of an interview with Drew Brees. He was on the news back in the spring. Talking about his transition to a post-football life. I was particularly drawn to one quote: “My priorities are shifting from success to...
In an episode of Self-Improvement Daily, the 2-minute episode covered this quote: “If courage is taking action despite fear, then bravery is the solution to regret.” – Brian Ford The idea of bravery being a solution to regret resonated with me. In particular, I...
What if we shifted our thinking about our goals at work? Instead, we could think of them as projects. With a project, we assess the current situation. We identify gaps between where we are and where we want to be. Roadblocks are discussed. Deliverables are split into...
As we move through the third quarter, we may already start thinking about the year ahead. Nothing specific, just ideas. Where might we want to focus? What could we change to make our lives just a bit better. Some ideas will be small. Others will have more of an...
Change comes in all shapes and sizes. We might make little changes like taking a reusable mug to the coffee shop. We might also champion a whole new process or product at work. Any time we are looking to make a change with other people, we need to inspire &...
We have likely all heard of the Eisenhower matrix. The four-box grid that considers urgency and importance. The map enables you to determine which to-dos on your list should be addressed first. The urgent and important. It’s amazing the insight and clarity that four...
July 2nd (tomorrow) marks the midpoint of the year – Halfway Day. This is a great occasion to pause, reflect, and refocus. Both individuals and businesses can embrace the day. We can leverage the milestone to take stock of progress and plan for the months ahead. With...
Do we limit what is possible? We lead full lives. Work. Family. Hobbies. We make money and spend it on our lifestyle. We get into routines and habits. Life becomes comfortable. We may get overwhelmed, but generally we know the cycles. My Perspective In the flow of...
An episode of the Mel Robins podcast earlier this year had an interview with Steven Bartlett. The title was “The 51% Rule” and it focused on decision making and how to make decisions better. One of the discussions centered around the idea of reversible decisions....
I heard a comment the other day that was discouraging. “People think they are too far away from their goals to even try.” – Jennifer Mackey-Mary It was in the context of weight loss but could apply to any goal we might have. My Perspective I started thinking about...
There was an article in the Harvard Business Review written by Teresa Amabile and Steven J. Kramer years ago called “The Power of Small Wins”. A finding in the research was this: “Of all the things that can boost emotions, motivation, and perceptions during a workday,...
As the daylight hours get longer, I start to feel like I have more time to get things done. More energy. More drive. There has always been “spring cleaning”, but this is broader than cleaning my spaces. So, I did a bit of searching to see if there is a connection....
Today, nearly 60% of the workforce is comprised of knowledge workers. By the end of 2023, Gartner predicted 39% would be working hybrid. The pandemic brought on the Great Recession. Followed by Quiet Quitting. And, more recently, Coffee Badging - you swipe into the...