It’s at the end of another year and I’m sure we are all looking forward to the festivity and parties going on everywhere! It’s also a time of reflection for the year that has gone by and what we have or have not done too well…
I’m reminded of the saying “if it is not broke don’t fix it” and I must say, I for one do not agree with that in every aspect. As a Coach, I believe we must always challenge what we are doing to the point of being open to change that brings about freshness and a different perspective. My saying will always be “Let’s Rock It”…we all need a bit of rocking of the boat…that could bring about a new and lasting outcome. When Elvis introduced his moves on “live tele” many years ago, many were so taken aback with disgust but for others who were open to the moving of the hips and the swaying to the King in Blues Suede Shoes…we entered into a new era of Rock & Roll!
How does one “Rock It”? Simple…what you are doing today must firstly be different (in parts) vs. what you do tomorrow. One cannot expect the same results doing the same things over and over again…it’s simple unthinkable. Things change, circumstances change, the environment or external factors change and hence we need to change, to not just keep up with the changes but to strategize and visualize different action steps to lead us to this new frontier.
So what will you do differently in 2009?
The other simple point to “Rock It” is to have a change of Mindset! It’s not all the “doing” that will bring us to a new place, sometimes it is also the “thinking”. How is your outlook of things or of your life, going into 2009?
- Is it Positive or Negative?
- Is it Open or Narrow?
- Is it Clear or Muggy?
- Is it Calm or Stressed-Out?
- Is it Creative or One-Track?
How we think can dramatically impact how we feel and act. We need to decide before going into the New Year…and allow ourselves the time to reflect “holistically” on these simple points.
I wanna wish all of you a Fantastic New Year in 2009…it will be a tough year ahead, but it will certainly be rewarding when we can all say with gusto “Let’s give it a Big Go and ROCK IT!!! in mind, heart, spirit and body/action.
