NextGen Know-How: 3 planning exercises to start 2021 strong

Follow these steps individually or with your team to help release negative energy, build positive focus and plan for a successful future.

I had big goals for 2020. In February, I started writing my leadership book, which was going to be my main project of the year. Then COVID-19 happened in March, and I found myself at home with three kids, struggling to balance pivoting my workshops to online sessions and getting my kids through virtual learning. It took me a few months to work through the disruption and shift to a more positive mindset.

I bet you had goals and plans this year too. We all did the best we could under the circumstances, and this was certainly a year to give ourselves grace around goals, plans and intentions. I have to remind myself regularly that I am a human being having a human experience. We may have plans and dreams, but life isn’t always easy. There are twists and turns along the way.

We can’t change the past; we can only move forward. No matter where you are now, start there. Maybe you’ve gained a few “COVID pounds” this year, or you didn’t make progress on some work projects as you planned. While beginning a new year won’t magically make things easier or better, there are a few exercises you can do to transition into the new year with a more positive mindset.

 

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