7 Ways To Optimize The Last Months Of 2016

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"Don't settle. Don't finish crappy books. If you don't like the menu, leave the restaurant. If you're not on the right path, get off it." - Chris Brogan

November is here!!!
Yes, the year is almost over. For some, it's almost time for another holiday. But really, it's time to reflect on the ending year. Taking stock, some of us might feel like we have 'wasted' one year(again!). But don't fret. It's not over yet. With a little determination and hard work, we can make good use of the last 2 months. Here's how:

• Set your goals for the time left of the year. Be realistic about your expectations for the next 2 months. Set achievable goals. This not the time for making 'wishful goals'. Write down all those goal, including strategies for achieving each goal. 

• Write a to-do list for each day based on your strategy for each goal. Before bed each day, go back to your goals and plans your to-do list for the next day. This way, you can be focused and make good use of each day.

• Put a plan in place to get back on course in case you slip or get distracted. We are human, so there's a possibility of us getting distracted. It's best to plan ahead taking into consideration any event of distraction. That said, put plans in place to help you check, once or twice daily, if you are still on track with your goals.

• As part of your to-do list, put a 10-15minutes challenge that will motivate you to continue with your plan. This I 'borrowed' from one of the members of Forbes list of billionaires class of 2016. It is almost impossible to stay motivated through the day. So when you are preparing your to-do list for the day, set out time to reflect on what motivates you or your daily affirmation. This helps inject some fresh motivation into your day to keep you going. This also means that when you feel low on motivation, even before the time you have set, take a break and motivate yourself.

• Get an 'execution buddy'. This is someone you trust to realise those goals with you, or get you back on course when you start getting distracted. The purpose of this is to keep you accountable to someone other than yourself. This is one of the best things you can do to optimise the remaining 2 months.

• Network! Okay. This may not be necessary for everyone based on our goals. But don't let the year end without you meeting someone new. A strong network is as valuable, if not more valuable, than cash. So get to meet people. Join business networks such as WIMBIZ(they have a conference coming up!) or any other network community that fits with your goals. Don't dull on this one o!

• Go out to relax with friends and try to speak to at least one stranger. Take some time off to relax, and while at it, strike a conversation with a stranger. You may not see again, but you would have enjoyed an interesting conversation. From personal experience, I have learnt that spontaneous conversations with strangers has helped give me a different perspective on things. So why not learn from someone you don't know and won't see again?

Got anymore tips on how we can make great use of the remaining months of 2016? Do drop it in the comments section below. We would love to get more.
Love...


- The Lady

“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”

Psalms 18:2