Archives for December 2013

Goal of the Week #43: Reach a Goal

December 23, 2013 By Debra Eckerling

This week’s goal: reach a goal! Did you set a goal for 2013? Did you set a bunch of goals? Great. How many of them did you accomplish? If your answer is one or more, good for you! If you have yet to complete a goal for 2013, there is still time. I know it’s busy, being the holiday season and all, but take some time this week – and next – to complete one of your 2013 goals. Even if you did not accomplish all you set out to do this year, pick one attainable item, and get it done. You’ll feel good about yourself … and will be ready to zoom into 2014.

Which goal will you complete this week?

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Goal of the Week #42: Take a Break

December 16, 2013 By Debra Eckerling

This week’s goal: Take a break. Its the busiest time of the year. You have extra holiday obligations – school and work functions, parties, shopping, etc., not to mention all of those end-of-the-year deadlines. This is me, the goal coach, saying it’s not only okay to take break during the hustle and bustle of the holiday’s, it’s practically mandatory.

So, one day this week, for your lunch hour, actually go to lunch … don’t run errands or work through lunch at your desk. Even better, go to lunch with a friend. Another option: Take a coffee break that involves leaving your office and getting a cup of coffee. You can also curl up with a good book one evening or leave the laptop – and your work – at work.

Everything will get done, as long as you are mindful of your obligations, make lists, and take care of yourself.

What kind of break will you take this week?

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Goal of the Week #41: Perform a Random Act of Kindness

December 9, 2013 By Debra Eckerling

Goal of the Week: Perform a random act of kindness. The holidays can be full of food, fun, and activity. They can also be very stressful. This week, do something nice for a stranger. Hold open the door, buy coffee for the person behind you in line, carry spare treats – candy canes, small toys, etc. – and give them out to people who need a lift. It’s amazing how much that will lift your spirits too!

Share your random acts of kindness in the comments.

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December 2013 Goals

December 2, 2013 By Debra Eckerling

The year is winding down. You knew this was going to happen, but, still, it snuck up on you, didn’t it? Are you in the home stretch for completing your 2013 goals? Or do you still have a ways to go?

In December you have two choices in regards to your goals: Hunker down and get them finished no matter what. Remember, it’s holiday time, which means there are more distractions in December than any other month, so keep that in mind too. Or, you can use December as a planning month and hit the ground running in January.

You are the one who is in charge of juggling all the aspects of your life, so whichever way works for you is fine. Enjoy December, accomplish what you can, and get ready for 2014. It will be here before you know it!

What are your goals for December?

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