Florida Small Business Development Center

What do you most want to accomplish in 2020? Business growth? Better health? Less stress? Make a written list so you can see it in black and white.

There! You have taken your first step in creating clarity for the New Year! Believe it or not, that’s quite an accomplishment. Many people say they want to do something but never take the first action step. Now the fun begins!

So, how long is your list? Do you have just a few key items, or does it resemble your holiday grocery list?  Either way, I am happy to say that you CAN accomplish everything on your list! Yep, seriously! First, though, let’s review and fine-tune it.

In my Time Management Tool, you are taught to prioritize your To Do list. Since this is a pretty important “to do” list, we’re going to apply a similar process to your 2020 goals by aligning them with your values.

WHY do you want to accomplish this?
Do these fall under things you “Should do,” are “Expected to do,” or things you “Want to do”?
HOW will accomplishing this benefit you?
If you don’t accomplish this, what will happen?
If you don’t accomplish this, how will you feel?

Now, review your list again:

Cross off anything you marked that wasn’t “Want to”
Circle the items that bring you the most benefit
Highlight the items that will make you feel good/proud/successful

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by Karen D. Nutter, CBK Coaching & SBRN Member