‘How to Own January and the New Year’ – Small Business Trends
SBT team says, “New year, new you. At least that’s what everyone’s saying. You jot down a bunch of resolutions. You close the year out with wonderful intentions. But, by the time January 15th hits, everything still looks the same. You look around, and nothing’s changed since December. Of course, this sends your mood off into a negative direction, and thus starts the vicious cycle of “maybe next year.” Start 2017 on the right foot with these 5 tips.
How to Succeed in 2017
Pick one word for 2017
Running through a list of a dozen resolutions every month gets old. Eventually, you’ll forget where you’re going. Your goals will become fuzzy, and you won’t be able to accomplish anything. Instead of making a long list of resolutions, I pick one word. This word forges my path for personal growth. Now, that’s not to say you can’t set other goals. But, let them all under the guise of this label.
Make a List of Nos
If you’re like me, saying no isn’t easy. When I’m not aware of my doormat tendencies, I easily get guilted into doing things I just don’t want to do. Over the years, I’ve given away so much free advice; probably valued into the thousands. In 2017, I vow to put up some boundaries. You don’t have to be rude; just clear”.
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