2010's A Wrap - Bring On 2011

With a few days left in 2010, let’s call it a wrap.  Here’re some questions to help you close out this year.

Wrap Up 2010

What were the breakdowns and disappoints of 2010?   Get them out of the way.  Write them down and let them go. 

List your Successes, Wins, and Accomplishments.    Your list should have at least 25 wins on it.   Need reminding?  Check your calendar, Facebook, ask friends, etc. to review the year. Own that you really did these things. 

How are you personally and professionally different since 2010 began?    What did you learn?
This is the stuff MBA school doesn’t teach.  True insights have the transformational capability of shifting you into a new,  more alive place!

What are you most grateful for?   You’re using the basic principle:  whatever you appreciate and give thanks for will increase in your life.   This list could have at least 100 things on it.  Go ahead, be audacious and write them down.  Seeing is appreciating.

How will you celebrate your 2010 accomplishments?   This honors you, your tenacity and boldness.   It could be the beginning of an annual ritual.   What would be a fun, special thing to do for yourself?  With whom do you want to share it?

Now it's time to take the best of  2010 into 2011.   Create your New Year!   Bring on 2011.

How will you create your new year 2011?    Each year I select a theme to remind me daily how to be to accomplish my goals.   My 2010 theme is Be Bold, Be Happy, Play Big since I was tired of missing some goals.  I posted it in key places in my office, bathroom and frig so it's in my face.  Each time I think about being small, sad or shy, it reminded me they weren't the plan.  I love bright colors and art so I drew my theme big and bold.  What’s  your  theme?   What would it look like? What is a metaphor you can use?  Get creative, out of the box and have a good time with it.

What from 2010 do you not want to repeat?   Think about all events that happened within your company/department and the effect they had on you and your team.  Ask your associates for their ideas, too, if you’re at a loss.  These are hard, unforgettable lessons learned. 

What do you want more of that happened last year?    Include everything no matter how big or small. Ask your associates for this, too.

Where can you be fearless in 2011 regarding your business?    Get out of your way and step up to your greatness.    What one habit do you need to trash?

What’s the biggest personal goal you have?   Look at your life and wake up that idea or dream.  What is it? How can you breathe life into it, embrace it and make it happen?   Who can help you?  How would your life be if this happened?
If you answer candidly half these questions, you’re on your way to a smart 2011.  I’m rooting for you and your success.   Need some help?  Let me know – I’d love to hear your goals and ideas.  Make 2011 your smartest year yet.