Archives for May 2013

Goal of the Week #17: Don’t Overdo It

May 28, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Don’t overdo! It’s real easy to try and cram five or more days of work into a shortened four-day week. This leads to mistakes, exhaustion, crankiness. Plus, all the physical and emotional benefits of the long weekend go down the drain.

So, this week – don’t! Do not try and fit in an extra few hours on your side project. Do not make up for taking a day off yesterday. You needed it. You deserved it! Put in your regular extra time, as planned. You’ll get a full week again next week!

How did you spend the long weekend?

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Goal of the Week #16 Ask for Something

May 20, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Ask for something. There’s value in paying things forward, just as there is value in asking for what you need. This week, ask a friend, a colleague, or a business contact for a referral, a testimonial, or an introduction. Then, offer to do the same for this person and/or someone else.

Sometimes it’s intimidating or uncomfortable to ask for help. Reasonable requests should never be a problem. Besides, people love to help. Plus, a little good karma goes a long way.

You never know if you are going to get a “yes” unless you ask. And the benefits can be amazing.

What will you ask for this week?

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Goal of the Week #15 Do Something Creative

May 12, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Do something creative. When working on any sort of project, it’s important to expand your mind and view things from a different perspective. The best way to do that is take a break and do something creative: paint, take a photograph, write. Stirs those creative juices. Then, go back to your project with a fresh perspective, and see how you can expand, solve, create things differently.

What creative project will you work on this week?

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Goal of the Week #14 Leave Your Comfort Zone

May 6, 2013 By

gold starThis week’s goal: Take a walk outside your comfort zone. Starting a new project, career, or venture is all about taking risks. This week, dip your toe in the water and try something a little different from your norm. We’ll get to A LOT  different at a later time. Make a pitch call, send a query letter, or strike up a conversation with someone new. You’ll find doing things a little different goes a long way.

What will you try this week?

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May 2013 Goals

May 1, 2013 By

Spring has sprung! The weather is beautiful, flowers are blooming, the time is right for a fresh start! If you are feeling stressed that you haven’t accomplished – or even made a dent in – your goals this year, don’t be. Just take a breath, take a walk, and start fresh.

The most common roadblock that stops us from completing our goals is … us. We get in our own way by being overwhelmed by all we want to do and then stalling. So, start fresh. Review your annual goals, pick a few things to accomplish in May, and just get started. You can do it! Just give yourself permission.

Post your May goals in the comments.

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