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December 2007

December 31, 2007

Stressless Success

Stressless Success Photo_13

OK, I look pretty dotty, if stressless in this photo, it's one from the Silly Snaps my son I were taking on Boxing Day.

Our family Christmas went without any hitches, family arrived from overseas, no flight delays etc, the lucky ones this year it seems from all the delays and cancellations that were suffered by many this year.

Were you one of the unlucky ones? If you were, we raised a glass or two for you over the Turkey, rib of beef and all the trimmings :>)

Review, Reflect,  Amend & Plan ahead.

It's the time of year to review your progress over the closing year, on both a personal and a business level, if you haven't done it already.

Comparing what you planned to do against what you actually achieved is a really helpful way to guide your action planning for the coming year.  Knowing where you deviated from your plans this year, highlights the areas that you need to make a concerted effort to focus on in the New Year.

Don't forget that you need to commit your plans to paper, as this 'firms up' your desire to achieve these goals and motivates you to take action to achieve them.

PLANNING for 2008

I hope that after you have reviewed your 2007, you start your planning process for 2008.  Finding time in between the social celebrations can be trying, however, do find a quiet corner to do this.  It doesn't matter how you record your intentions for the coming year, provided you write it down, as that makes it a more concrete commitment in your brain.

Start your 2008 road map as soon as you can  By doing so you can begin your personal journey into 2008, knowing which road you are driving down once you are back at work/business after the holidays.

This Year: My thanks to many fantastic clients, who have been achieving great things for themselves and their clients.

This year I'm grateful for the notes of thanks and appreciation from those whom I have been able to help or support freely and wish you every success with your endevours during 2008 and beyond.

This year I am pleased to report that only one supplier is off my recommendation list - don't you just know someone is 'taking the mickey'!!

This year I thank my friends and family for their constancy in love and support, without which I could not achieve what I do achieve or overcome the challenges presented.

Until next year

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

regards

Diane