Looking Back Over 2014 For Success In 2015

Transitional times like the New Year, or being in job transition, often motivates us to make changes. It's a great time of the year to study our wins and losses over the past 12 months.  Self-reflection is very powerful thinking, and this is a great time to re-evaluate what we can do differently.

As an Executive Coach, I too look for inspiration from others, and at this time of year find myself turning to my Coach, John Maxwell for motivation. At the beginning of a new year, he compiles a list of self-critiquing questions.  Here is a list of some of John's questions and a great activity to start off 2015:

Questions:
1. What did I do that I shouldn't have done?
2. What did I spend a lot of time on? Was it a priority? Was it in my strength zone?
3. What didn't I do that I should have done?
4. What did I neglect that I should have been a priority?
5. What action didn't I take, that really should have been done?
6. What will I do differently this year?
7. What is the most important thing I did this year to help someone else?
8. What did I do this year that helped me grow more than anything else?
9. What else can I do to grow?
10. Where do I need to be more intentional?
11. Where did I let things happen to me, instead of making them happen?
12. What bad habits do I need to break?
13. In what areas do I need to focus more attention, make important decisions, and take steps in a positive direction?
14. How can I grow more this year?
15. How can I top last year's accomplishments?

By listing and asking questions about past experiences, we can apply the lessons learned to the coming year and start on a successful path to personal growth.  Give it a try!

-Barb