Winter reflections

  Today I had a very good meeting with my business coach.  Kathi Jo with Joyous Journeys Her Website.  She has helped me develop my creative passion into a thriving business.  Today we talked a little bit about how winter is a 'dormant' time in most businesses.  Birds fly south for a time to rejuvenate.  Things slow down to a crawl.  A time to take a breather and relax.  A time to put things on a 'to do tomorrow' list.  Not for this lady!  Winter 2012 is a time for me to set some very S.M.A.R.T. goals.  If you're interested in knowing what that stands for get in touch with Kathi Jo.  You won't be sorry that you did!

  She has encouraged me to hit 2012 with a very attainable set of goals for this year and next.  Many times I find myself wondering what I will do tomorrow, let alone set goals for two years ahead of time.  So many people live day to day not knowing what is in store, completely out of control, and many times stressed to the max.  Coaching with Kathi Jo for almost a year now has taught me that without goals my business would fail.... yes FAIL... the F-word that no one wants to say.  I am proud to say that 95% of the goals I set for my photog business in 2011 have been achieved and pleasantly exceeded.  I will also say that setting higher goals for 2012 scares the dickens out of me. 

  Setting high goals lends itself to the 'what-ifs.'   What if I don't succeed.  What if I fall short.  What if I ... Fail ...  What if I maintain what I currently have.  What if I gain a bit of ground.  What if I grow and attain my goals.  What if I SUCCEED!!!  Yes... 'what-ifs' can be GOOD.  Yes... 'what-ifs' can be POSITIVE!  This winter I will not be dormant in my activities.  I will be growing my business to attain all the goals I have set for myself for the 2012 season.  (It may help with my enthusiasm that it's beautifully sunny out today)  But even on the dreary winter days I will always keep the little things in mind.  I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for my life!

:: 365 -- Winter  ::

  What are some of your 2012 goals and are they S.M.A.R.T.?

..*{Amanda}*..