No doubt there will be new goals and revised planning at the start of this new year. You will create a vision for your personal health, financial wellbeing, business, lifestyle, etc. Starting a new plan is a natural benefit of each new year.

However, this time, instead of just planning out goals and accomplishments for the coming year, also schedule in some time to look at the “year in review” at regular (2 or 3 month) intervals.

Oftentimes goals are like “blinders.” We focus in and target on that goal regardless of what is happening with the big picture.

Discovery Tip: Painting Your Mural

Pretend you have been asked to paint a large mural and it will take you a whole year to complete this project. You know what the mural will look like as a whole, but itʼs too large to complete all at once. You schedule segments and work in intervals. Each phase is a particular focus, however every once in a while you step back to take a look at the big picture to
see how your mural is coming along. Perhaps at each segment you have to tweak a color or a shape or change direction. However, by making revisions throughout the process the mural is completed easier and faster.

Itʼs hard to paint a mural without stepping back everyonce a while. Itʼs also hard to reach your goals without “stepping back” and looking at the overall view of your goals.

What is the big picture?

Throughout the year spend some time “stepping back” to assess where you are; not only with your goals, but also how youʼre feeling about your “mural.” If the mural isnʼt right, whatʼs the point of continuing along in the same fashion.

Oftentimes taking stock and making the extra effort to change direction bears great rewards. So instead of sticking with something that doesnʼt work any more, shift gears to succeed.

Ask yourself:
Does this feel right?
Am I going in the right direction?
What can I revise to improve on what I am currently doing?

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