The Month of January - A Time of Inspiration

Few things are more inspiring than the start of a brand new year! Where else can you look backward and forward, comparing old and new, good and bad, success and failure for the sole purpose of your betterment? While the last few years have added a few surprises for all of us, one thing is for certain - setting goals and intentions help to keep your momentum going forward.

The developmental and accumulative affect of reviewing last years goals while simultaneously building current goals can encourage us to reach up and reach out, and to swiftly pivot to any changes that need to be made. One brilliant influencer encourages that we visualize that it's the end of the year - December 2022. This reverse engineering strategy puts hindsight in front of you, so that you can imagine your achievements and challenges, what went well and what didn't before it actually happens. The simple act of visualizing your year can help you focus on successful outcomes and avoid some disappointments.

In previous blogs, we shared goal writing strategies for business application including the SWOT analysis, the PEST model, and SMART goals. so let's now review goal writing strategies for personal application. No doubt the number one goal most individuals make as a new years resolution is their physical health. And although that is critically important, did you know that according to the W.H.O. the definition of "optimum health and well being" is not just the absence of disease or infirmity, but other elements too? This holistic concept has been expanded on by other experts in the field, but they unanimously agree that the following life dimensions capture the full essence of our being, which deserve some structure and our consideration:

Social: The importance of having a support system comprised of friends, family, neighbors, community, and/or even health care providers is critically important due to the bad affects of isolation, and the good effects that social interaction provides.

Physical: This vast area of health may be different for everyone, but generally staying within your BMI, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, staying hydrated, and having some type of physical activity helps young and old alike.

Intellectual: While this area predominantly refers to the neurological benefits from learning, studying, and keeping your cognitive functions engaged, it can also apply to anything that contributes to your overall mental health. Included in this dimension would be your career aspirations, ability to earn a living, and to develop ones potential to the full.

Emotional: Many may think that this part is not that important, or more feminine in nature, but having healthy emotions, healthy reactions, and meaningful relationships are an integral part of our overall health. These supports come in many forms.

Spiritual: Of course the W.H.O. doesn't recommend any particular denomination but does recognize the importance of having a belief system that provides hope in distressing times, and helps those so inclined to acknowledge something bigger than themselves. It can provide a bigger picture - literally.

It is our intent that this personal goal writing strategy is helpful to you, and ultimately - to your business too. When you bring your best self to work, everyone benefits. Perhaps you could also benefit by reaching out to Modern Link Professional Services and see how we can help your business operations expand, augment, and thrive in the year ahead. Our team of professionals have varying degrees of experience and expertise, and are standing by to help move your business forward. We invite you to book a  free discovery call  to see if our virtual support services can help turn your personal and business goals into reality!

" Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely

determine where you start."

Nido Qubein

Sources: Investopedia/CorporateFinanceInstitute/Hubspot