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Reviewing 2013 and Defining 2014

by EvieBurke, posted in intention, planning

Last week’s topic was about what worked and didn’t work last year and the habits that you want to create this year.

This week, I encourage you to review 2013 a little bit more and make 2014 even more successful.

  1. What did you accomplish in 2013 that you are most proud of?
  2. What did you do in 2013 that prior to 2013 was too far outside of your comfort zone to even be a possibility (what did you do that was a bit scary but really worth it)?
  3. What is one fear, limiting belief or other obstacle that you overcame in 2013?
  4. What, or who, supported you the most in 2013?
  5. If you accomplish nothing else in 2014, what one thing do you want to accomplish that will make you the most proud?
  6. What’s one thing that is a bit outside your comfort zone that you will accomplish this year?
  7. One is one fear, limiting belief or other obstacle that is hindering your success that you will overcome this year?
  8. What is one thing that you will do that will support you (and your success) in 2014?

Share your biggest ah-ha moment in the comments below.

Year In Review and Creating Habits

by EvieBurke, posted in habits

It’s almost the end of 2013. In this time between Christmas and New Year’s day I tend to automatically start reviewing the past year.

Something that I’ve noticed is extremely important for me (and my clients) are habits. Habits are something that support or hinder (depending on the habit), our goals.

So, I was thinking about some of the things that did and didn’t work this year and created an exercise that I’m planning on spending some time with.

Basically, it’s reviewing what did and didn’t work. Why it did or didn’t work and what habits supported success, which ones supported the failures or which habits will support future successes based on past lessons.

Here’s the details:

  1. What didn’t work?
    1. Write down what didn’t work this year or what fell short of your expectations.
    2. What lead to that?
    3. What are some habits that you might want to change or create as a result?
  2. What did work?
    1. Write down what did work this year or what went beyond your expectations.
    2. What lead to that?
    3. What are the habits that helped support that success?
  3. Review the habits you wrote down.
  4. Pick a habit or two that you will commit to creating over the next 20 to 60 days.

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What habits are you creating in 2014? Share in the comments below!

What Are Your Traditions?

by EvieBurke, posted in Goals

Journaling_at_DeskDo you have any traditions in your personal life?

I’m sure you do. Whether it’s how you spend Christmas, birthdays or what dish Aunt Sally brings to family get-togethers, we all have traditions.

Do you make time for those traditions? Probably. You reserve a day or afternoon to see your family and celebrate that milestone or holiday. You spend time preparing whatever dish you’re going to bring or cleaning the house.

You think about it in advance. You plan for it.

What are the traditions you have in your business? You probably have them, whether you realize it or not.

Some traditions are imposed on us, think taxes.

Some we do accidentally, perhaps taking a mental break during December.

Some we do purposefully, maybe you set goals for the new year.

And some might just be by association, the networking group you go to every month does a grab bag every December.

Some are helpful, the goals.

Some might be renewing, taking a mental break.

And some might be frustrating because they’re imposed and we aren’t prepared when they arrive, filing taxes.

What traditions do you have in your business? What traditions would you like to have or would you like to (and can) break?

Share in the comments below!

December And Your Business

by EvieBurke, posted in Uncategorized

December is supposed to be a time of relaxation, reflection and family. That’s how I generally see it portrayed. While at the same time, we’re being encouraged to get out there and buy extravagant gifts for the ones we love, donate extra time and/or money to worthy causes, host parties for friends and family and still stay on top of work and other commitments already in place.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes December can wear me out!

So, some days all I really want to do is get a little extra sleep or curl up on the couch with a cup of something warm, light a fire and read a good book. Full confession, I have done the extra sleep thing (don’t forget to take care of yourself!).

However, there are still things to do in, on and for my business. Priorities might change in December (or at other times) and that’s okay.  If you want December to have another focus than your business, that’s fine! Do it with intention though.

To help you focus, whether you’re going full throttle in December or not, what are the one or two things that you most want to complete this week? The things that if nothing else is accomplished, will make you feel like progress was made?

Share in the comments below!

Where Will You Be Next Year?

by EvieBurke, posted in Goals, planning

message stonesIt’s the beginning of December, where do you want to be next year at this time? In your business and in your life?

What do you want your days and nights to look like?

What successes will you have over the next year to get you there?

Which of the “lies” from last month will you need to confront and break through?

Spend some time to think about where you want to be and who you want to be at this time next year.

Now, go get a piece of paper or open a blank document and start writing.

Write about where you are, in business and life, and who you are on Thursday December 4, 2014.

Write about what you’ve accomplished in the past year that lead you there.

What did you do?

What frustrations or fears did you overcome?

Did you get help or extra support from someone?

Why is where you are so exciting for you?

Give yourself time to complete this exercise and don’t worry about editing it – trust that it will develop exactly as it should.

When you’re finished put it somewhere that is easy for you to pull out and read when you need a pick me up or motivation or are setting goals.

What do you want to do right now that will start to make that vision of 2014 a reality? Who are the people or businesses that you want to be connected with? Whether it’s to work with them, partner with them or hire them.

Now, there’s a couple of things you can do:

  1. Share who the people or businesses are that you want to connect with and I’ll share with you who I know that might be a good fit. Leave it in the comments below (someone else might read the comment and have a great connection for you) or email me.
  2. Would you like to receive a copy of your 2014 vision next December? I’d love to make that happen. If this is something you’re interested in you can either:
    1. Email me a copy and include your address (so I can mail it to you next year).
    2. Mail me a copy (email me for my address)