Look Back

Another year has flown by. Was it all that you wanted? All that you needed? Before this year is over, take a precious moment to STOP and Look Back Again (see my Practical Pointers below). Then take a real break, whatever your schedule and budget permit. Whether it's for 5 minutes or a few days, a message about creating your future is waiting to come to you. In this in-between time, be open. When the message comes, write it down and reflect.

Practical Pointers for Looking Back Again

Look back again on the year and assess your progress by asking, "How are things going?" Last year at this time, I asked myself and you a similar question. What did you find?

• Recognize that assessment is valuable and provides great benefits.
• Read Chapter 6, Assess Progress, in?Pursuit of Passionate Purpose?for useful suggestions on tools for personal and organizational assessment.
• Take the?Progress Inventory?.
• Appreciate the progress you have made. Count your blessings. Be grateful.
• Reward yourself for any progress, big or small.
• Pause and recharge. A message about creating your future is waiting to come to you in some down time. What does your vision of the future include? Be open and when the message comes, write it down and reflect.
• Determine what you want to change. How can you fill the gap between where you are and where you want to go? This is the basis for establishing your new plan.

In the next edition of Szczurek Success Strategies, we will Look Ahead and help you create the plan to get where you want to go.

Summary

Look back and appreciate your progress. Pause, recharge, and visualize where you want to go next. Then get ready to look ahead and create the plan to get there. You don't have to go alone — get a coach or advisor to help you on the journey. Attend one of my sessions as a way to get started.

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