Theresa M. Szczurek //March 3, 2015//
Can it be? Is it actually the end of another month? Already! Was last year all you wanted? How will you make this year all that you dream? All we have for sure, right now, is this one life to live.
So at the beginning of a New Year, at the end of each quarter, and along the way, assess progress. You may have done this already in your life planning and in your work strategic planning. If so, take out your notes and review them now. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s never too late. Try these simple techniques:
The Pursuit of Passionate Purpose, as described in the book by the same name, is a four-step process:
Assess Progress
So at the beginning of a New Year, at the end of each quarter, and along the way, assess progress. You may have done this already in your life planning and in your work strategic planning. If so, take out your notes and review them now. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s never too late. Try these simple techniques:
Review. Look back and revisit the joys and sorrows. When you look at all the material, what do you see? Are you on track and need only minor adjustments? What is working well? Is there a call for change? Are you at a pivotal point with a loud wake-up call? What did you learn?
Appreciate. Make sure you celebrate, reward, and recognize before moving on. Honor and thank all those who have helped you with this pursuit.
Create an Ending. Determine what and when is the best way to stop. Then say, “The End!”
Go In-Between. Give yourself a chance to renew by going into a neutral zone before embracing the next part of your life journey.
Summary
Before you continue pursuing your purpose, assess, review, and appreciate. Then begin anew.