WOW! That first quarter sure did fly by. Did you accomplish those goals you established? What? You didn’t set any goals? Shhhh – don’t tell anyone, but me neither.
This first part of the year was hard for me for some reason. Normally I have no problem creating a plan for the year, then backing that out to quarterly goals. The ironic part, is I finally had the time to focus on my business (the time I have been working so hard to get) to really kick out a plan and execute – to be the CEO of my business. Then why did I find myself sitting at my desk on many occasions just staring at the screen? I kept beating myself up over it. What the heck was my problem? Why was I struggling so much with this?
It wasn’t until the middle of March that I heard a soft voice whisper, “Don’t worry, we are working on YOU!” Working on me? What the heck is the matter with me? Plenty, when I stopped to think about it. I had been working on the needs and goals of so many other people that I neglected the one person who needed my attention the most – me.
I have decided that I will do just that – work on me. I have since joined a gym where I walk on the treadmill for an hour. I take naps when my body tells me to, as I’m apparently someone who needs a lot of sleep to function. Now I am working on having a better, more nutritious diet.
So, what does this all mean? Well, I am not ready to run any marathons or anything, but I am more focused and ready to kick the 2nd quarter in the pants. Not focusing on my business these past few months has really allowed me to gain the clarity that was missing. I have been able to plan like never before, and to set much needed goals.
How about you? Have you ever stopped focusing on something so you could get clarity? If so, I would love to hear how that worked out for you.
