As we start to get back into our normal routines after the holidays, here are my top 5 tips for starting 2025 off on the right foot.
1. List 5 wins you had in 2024.
What did you do to make them happen?
When you take the time to reflect on your results from the previous year, it can help your decision making going forward.
2. List 5 challenges you had in 2024.
How did you overcome them, or not?
3. List 5 things you learned in 2024.
These can be based on #1 and #2, or they can be things you read or observed. Remember, you have a year’s worth of learning you can tap into.
Too often we focus on what went wrong instead of what we learned.
4. Based on the above, list 5 things you are going to START doing in 2025.
Pick the things that are going to make the biggest difference.
Get them on your calendar or in your plan.
5. List 5 things you are going to STOP doing in 2025.
What activities ended up being a waste of time?
What should you delegate?
These steps are simple, but if you take a few moments to do them, you’re setting yourself up for a more successful and productive 12 months.
Author: Mark McNulty, Business Coach