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Who Else Wants to End 2010 With a Bang?
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Summer has hardly settled into Autumn and already I’m starting to see Holiday advertisements long before I’m ready to even think about shopping, cooking, entertaining and decorating. Maybe it’s just me, but everything seems rushed and the weeks just seem to fly by.
I still have a lot to accomplish before year end and maybe you do too. And no matter how much you plan and organize, you are still adding to your to-do-list.
I don’t know about you but with a little over than 3 months left in 2010, I have many miles to go before I sleep!
So, who else wants to end 2010 with a bang?
I sure do.
And, here are some tips to give you a head start to end 2010 with a bang:
- Review your goals – Review the things you want to accomplish and If necessary, make adjustments to the goals you sent at the beginning on the year. Focus only on those goals that you can realistically achieve in the next fifty- three days.
- Create an action plan – An action plan is not your to do list! An action plan clearly details each step you will take to reach your goal. For example, you may want to finish your book before the end of year. So your plan would be to write 1-2 pages a day for an hour every day.
- Stay committed – If you are not committed to following your plan, you can easily be derailed by busy-ness, procrastination and intrusions.
- Get some rest – It’s difficult to follow your plan when you are overtired and frustrated. Don’t burn the candle at both ends or you will surely burnout and not have the energy to follow through.
- Organize – Clutter can easily cause you to be distracted and overwhelmed. Make sure your workspace is free of clutter so that you remain focused and clear.
As you approach the end of the year, keep in mind that it’s not too late to accomplish what you set out to do in January. Revise, review and reinvent how you want the last few months of the year to look. I’ll be doing the same and I would love for you to connect with me to share your progress.
Gladys M. Anderson Empowerment Specialist
Certified Life Coach, Family therapist and Group Coaching Specialist, Gladys M. Anderson, helps nurses, teachers, social workers, therapists and other care-giving women to set limits so they have more time, more joy and more energy for self-care. To get tips, start living out loud with more enthusiasm, energy, passion, and self-confidence now, get your FREE copy of Building Strong Boundaries to Create More Breathing Space in Your Hectic Life
Fall into Action before 2009 Ends
Posted by: | CommentsWith the crisp mornings and even cooler evenings here in New England, it seems we are fast approaching the end of another year.
The leaves have changed colors. The sky has taken on its winter hue. The frenzy of the holidays are fast approaching with just a few more weeks until the beginning of a new year!
Where did the time go? If you’re anything like me, you wonder how summer could have come and gone so quickly.
Speaking of how quickly things change…how much headway have you made toward accomplishing the changes you started out with at the beginning of 2009?
What promises did you make to yourself this year?
How are you doing with your exercise routine?
Where are you in finally getting rid of that clutter?
What ideas are still lingering somewhere in the recesses of your mind waiting to be implemented?
Are you still procrastinating, waiting for the right time, opportunity or circumstances…
If any of this rings true, you’re not alone…
Even with the end of the year looming, and the even busier holidays taking up more of your time and energy, you still have time to take some actions.
You can start today!
Why not use the last few weeks of the year to fall into action. Zero in on what you desire most. Make a list of your goals and set realistic plans to carry them out.
If you’ve already accomplished some goals this year, congratulations! But, if you’re still working on completing some goals, it’s not too late…
Here are 3 tips to get you started:
Get your Priorities in order – Only you know what a priority is for you. Maybe, it’s spending more quality time with your family, changing careers, becoming financially fit, or having more “Me” time. Whatever priority you have set for yourself, make sure it’s more than an item on your to do list.
Write it down – A goal not written down is just a wish. Wishing does not bring about results. Write out a list of the things you want to achieve within a specific time frame. Writing down your goals gives you a visual of what you can accomplish.
Take Action – Whatever goals you set for yourself will not be realized unless you put in place some action steps. Make sure you outline step by step the actions you need to take to reach your goals. Break each goal down into manageable steps you can take to get you where you want to go.
How will you fall into action before 2009 ends? Please share your thoughts below.
Gladys Anderson - Life Coach, Therapist, Author
Gladys Anderson, founder of Coach for YOUR Dreams, is a certified life coach, licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and speaker. Gladys combines years of experience, training and a genuine commitment to helping nurses, teachers, therapists and other care giving women to set limits so they have more time, and energy to devote to self-care.