When we work from a place of fear, we allow it to spread. Just look at how quickly a negative news article can disrupt a marketplace or prompt members of the public to panic buy as we’ve seen over the last few years.
How often do rumours create their own problems?
To help us move forwards It’s time to tank up with positivity
How can we do this?
By making careful choices about what we look at and read. Why not be an active part of driving the narrative in a different direction that serves you and others better?
Set the tone for the next half year year
It’s now almost the middle of 2023 – so, how would you like to feel by the end of December this year? Start with the end in mind and give yourself permission to enjoy the journey.
I have a picture in a room at home that says, ‘Happiness is not a destination, it’s a way of life’. So how can you build happiness and joy into your daily hustle?
You may have some hard work ahead, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun along the way. Make it about more than achievements and goals: what will climbing those hills feel like?
How exhilarated will you feel when you reach the top?
Don’t forget to build in breathing space
You can’t run a machine at full speed all the time; it needs servicing – in the same way so do your body and mind. Making space for fixing and oiling moving parts guards against fatigue, burnout and losing interest.
Putting downtime into your weekly, monthly and yearly plan is not an optional extra or a reward for hard work; it’s a necessity.
Draw everything together with a one-page personal plan and to find out more about how to do this, join us for our next Scaling Up programme.
Enjoy your week and the rest of this year!
Phil
Ps you can find loads more content in the ‘Spark Tank’ on Igniumconsult.com as well as in my monthly podcast – just search Sparks by Ignium to hear more.