I thought that it would be interesting to look back at past January series to see what I had written about goal achievement and keeping the momentum going. Here’s what I wrote several years ago…hope that it’s useful
Today’s Flashback Friday takes us back to December 2015 and my post entitled “2016 Resolutions and Support To Make Them Happen”– you can read it here.
Here’s what I wrote:
"As you have been thinking about your plans this year, I'm sure a few new resolutions have cropped up. Some common ones I've heard from team leaders in recent years have included:
* Spending more one-on-one time with team members
* Making meetings more efficient
* Getting a handle on email management and/or other office organizing issues
* Creating more defined boundaries with time on and time off of work
* Creating more defined boundaries around technology
* Becoming more efficient with time
* Getting more exercise (especially at lunch time to create a break and thinking time!)
What are your new year's resolutions? Take a look at the statistics around new years resolutions which StatisticsBrain.com have shared here.
They note that 45% of American adults create new years resolutions with 8% being successful. That's a pretty low percentage. I've recently had dialogue with a number of team leaders I coach and support around things they may want to do to raise that amount and be more successful.
Here are four things you might want to consider in making your resolutions stick this year:
1. Be clear in articulating them. The StatisticsBrain.com article notes that those who are explicit in making new years resolutions are 10x more successful in achieving their goal.
2. Write them down and make them visible. Many of us, myself included, set resolutions but don't make them visible. Post its, or a reminder on your phone can help to
What will help keep your goals visible?
3. Share them and create some accountability partners around them. Share your goals with others and create some accountability partners who can cheer you on, or hold your feet to the fire (whatever is needed by you in that moment!). We know from lots of studies how important having an accountability partner really is.
Who do you want to share your resolutions with? Who can be a support or accountability partner to you?
4. Be selective in the number of resolutions you choose. It's very easy to create a long laundry list of things you want to do AND the more we add to the list, the harder it may be to remember, or the more diffuse our efforts become. You may have one or two major goals in different areas of your life, OR a small handful across areas (such as finances, relationships, career/business, family, health etc).
Ultimately, what are the resolutions you want to focus on?"
As we continue to move throughout the year, I hope that you’ll be able to incorporate some of these tips. What are your goals for the new year? What will help you be successful with them?
Enjoy and congrats again on your focus this month. Remember, it’s the small steps and daily action that get us moving!
Have a great day,
Jennifer
Today’s Flashback Friday takes us back to December 2015 and my post entitled “2016 Resolutions and Support To Make Them Happen”– you can read it here.
Here’s what I wrote:
"As you have been thinking about your plans this year, I'm sure a few new resolutions have cropped up. Some common ones I've heard from team leaders in recent years have included:
* Spending more one-on-one time with team members
* Making meetings more efficient
* Getting a handle on email management and/or other office organizing issues
* Creating more defined boundaries with time on and time off of work
* Creating more defined boundaries around technology
* Becoming more efficient with time
* Getting more exercise (especially at lunch time to create a break and thinking time!)
What are your new year's resolutions? Take a look at the statistics around new years resolutions which StatisticsBrain.com have shared here.
They note that 45% of American adults create new years resolutions with 8% being successful. That's a pretty low percentage. I've recently had dialogue with a number of team leaders I coach and support around things they may want to do to raise that amount and be more successful.
Here are four things you might want to consider in making your resolutions stick this year:
1. Be clear in articulating them. The StatisticsBrain.com article notes that those who are explicit in making new years resolutions are 10x more successful in achieving their goal.
2. Write them down and make them visible. Many of us, myself included, set resolutions but don't make them visible. Post its, or a reminder on your phone can help to
What will help keep your goals visible?
3. Share them and create some accountability partners around them. Share your goals with others and create some accountability partners who can cheer you on, or hold your feet to the fire (whatever is needed by you in that moment!). We know from lots of studies how important having an accountability partner really is.
Who do you want to share your resolutions with? Who can be a support or accountability partner to you?
4. Be selective in the number of resolutions you choose. It's very easy to create a long laundry list of things you want to do AND the more we add to the list, the harder it may be to remember, or the more diffuse our efforts become. You may have one or two major goals in different areas of your life, OR a small handful across areas (such as finances, relationships, career/business, family, health etc).
Ultimately, what are the resolutions you want to focus on?"
As we continue to move throughout the year, I hope that you’ll be able to incorporate some of these tips. What are your goals for the new year? What will help you be successful with them?
Enjoy and congrats again on your focus this month. Remember, it’s the small steps and daily action that get us moving!
Have a great day,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials
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