In my work I am constantly exposed to new information, so it’s not that I don’t have ideas for giving my business a new life, but it’s an issue of discipline….or lack of it! In September, I'll focus my attention on implementing the framework of a new life.
Here’s some of the things I’ve been putting off that I’m planning to do:
- Apply that well known principle of only touching pieces of paper once. That should lead to a much-needed reduction of clutter in my office and make me dangerously productive.
- Review the list of information sources I subscribe to – e-newsletters, blog feeds, newspapers, magazines, association newsletters and more – and slash it. Being able to read a manageable amount of information, should make me dangerously well-informed.
- Draw up a list of people I haven’t seen for ages, but whose company I truly enjoy, and make plans to see them between now and the end of the year. Reconnecting with people I value should make me dangerously chirpy.
- Organise my finances so that I can sit down twice a month and pay my bills. This feeling of being ‘on top’ of accounts should make me dangerously focused on other aspects of my business.
- Re-imagine my soloist lifestyle and make plans to build on its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses. Being able to see a clearer, more-attainable future should make me dangerously closer to achieving that goal.
If I work my way through this list, I will consider September a good month.
None of these action items are rocket science and taking time out to actually apply them isn’t either. So join me. You’ll be dangerous too!
“ Being able to see a clearer, more-attainable future should make me dangerously closer to achieving that goal. ”
Karen Morath of M Power consults, trains, speaks and coaches in public relations, personal effectiveness, life balance and all things empowering.
