Reserve quiet, uninterrupted time and consider the following:
1.What should be celebrated?
It’s easy to call out where you’ve fallen short, but start with where you’ve excelled. In every effort to audit, assess or analyze — acknowledge your strengths and what’s working to start. You’ll keep your audience or yourself engaged and motivated to build on where you’re winning.
2.How did I/we get here?
Be honest about the choices you’ve made that have contributed to your success and hindered your progress. Recognizing how your choices influence outcomes will facilitate future decision-making.
3.What took too long?
Sometimes delays signal opportunities to upskill, seek efficiencies through technology or partnership, or point to things that you should give up entirely. Take time to discern the difference.
4.What’s on the horizon?
The second half of the year is ripe with potential. What excites you? Are there new projects, partnerships or markets to explore? Is there a trend you want to capitalize on or build resistance to? Identifying this now can set the stage for future success and help you make the biggest impact at the right time.
5.How can I work smarter?
What does your team look like? Leverage their strengths, whether it's making a simple breakfast to start your family’s day or writing a great pitch for an impactful story. Improving collaboration will improve productivity.
Set your responses aside for three days.
After day three, review what you wrote, then answer the questions again. You’ll notice new trends, gain better insight, and generate fresh ideas the second time around.
If you’d like to workshop your reflection or operationalize your next steps with me, let’s talk.
Wishing you clarity, resilience, and continued success.
