2. Milestones
It’s smart to have your major goals for the end of
the year in mind, but the path to reach those goals
is most easily managed through a series of smaller
accomplishments. Set mini-goals and time frames
for each step of the way and tackle it in bite-sized
portions. Psychologists call this compartmentalization.
The idea is if you look at the big picture it is easy
to become overwhelmed. Smaller goals, on the other
hand, seem much more doable.
3. Breaks
Along with having a series of milestones, it’s
important to have a series of small breaks along
the way, too. Taking a breather now and then will
help keep you motivated and help you recharge
your batteries instead of becoming burned out
and overwhelmed. Not only does working at such
a frenzied pace lead to a decrease in quality, but
it’s also bad for your health. No matter how much
you have going on in your business, make time for
downtime.
4. Slow and Steady Wins
You may feel a lot of pressure to try and get
everything done before the end of the year. Just
remember that steady progress will help you get
to your goal faster than trying to stay in fifth gear
the whole way. You don’t sprint your way through a
marathon. Just stay persistent and steady and don’t
let the tasks become insurmountable in your mind.
Remember, it’s good to set goals to try and meet, but
if it takes you a month or two longer there is nothing
wrong with that.
5. Outside Interests
Your business goals are very important, but don’t let
them completely consume your life. It might seem
counterintuitive to think about anything else while
you still have a deadline but be sure to maintain
some outside interests. What is it that you enjoy?
Who are the people you like to spend time with? What
completely takes your mind off of work and makes
you feel good? This is imperative to reaching your
goals and will increase the quality and quantity of
your work.
6. You Are Your Best Asset
No matter what is happening with your professional
life, the most important thing to take care of is you.
All the success in the world doesn’t matter if you
can’t enjoy it. You don’t need to slack off and ignore
your responsibilities, but you do need to make
sure that you are healthy. September is Self-Care
Awareness Month. Dedicate at least 20 minutes
a day to improving self-care. If things get very
overwhelming, contact a mental health professional.
They are trained for situations like this, and they can
help. There is nothing to ever feel embarrassed about,
either.
7. Think Ahead
Sometimes a project, business plan, or deadline
may become so all-consuming that it completely
overwhelms you. Ironically, something that may help
is to start concentrating on other work projects.
What else do you have on your plate that you’ve
been neglecting? This may sound like it only adds
pressure, but when you free your mind of what it is
most focused on, ideas start to flow and things don’t
seem as difficult as you first thought. A finish line can
be the scariest part of a project because it is so final.
So, don’t think of it as a final end. Think of it as just
another step.
The Takeaway
The world around us is constantly changing as
both consumers and businesses alike deal with the
challenges presented by Covid-19. You can’t really
control the outside world, but you can take charge
of how you conduct your business, how you care for
yourself, your mindset, how you prepare, and how
you achieve success. Decide today to finish the year
off strong. No matter what has happened up to this
point, the next few months can be your best ever.
7 Ways To Finish The Year Strong
Angela Civitella is an Executive, a
Business Leadership Coach and the
Founder of Intinde.
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