Creating a prosperous year in 2019 is going to be easy and effortless, if you get your mind prepared for it.
If you are ready to make a shift upward, read this blog post! It will guide you to take a few minutes to write out answers to a few questions, so get ready with pen and paper in hand.
The exercise I’m offering is so simple that you might blow it off, not seeing it’s power. But trust me, when you do it, you’ll generate a subtle shift within that gives you a powerful start for 2019.
Everything begins in the mind first, and then in form later. If you want to up-level your art business in 2019, I’m going to give you a very easy way to prepare for it mentally so that you can then create it into physical reality (form).
I have an exercise for you to do right now. All you need is 10 minutes or less, and it’s fun to do.
This exercise helps you to look back and see what you accomplished in 2018 and then think about what you want in 2019. Looking back before looking forward is a powerful way to button up the current year and prepare for the new one.
When I think about my own accomplishments in 2018, honestly, the first thing that comes to my mind is struggle! I know, that’s terrible, isn’t it?! I was faced with a lot of really hard stuff to do this year, and I constantly felt like I was behind and fighting to keep up.
But, then, I realized that I had a few really awesome things happen. The first was that Drew and I finished his book PAINTING SURFBOARDS AND CHASING WAVES and that was a massive project. The second was that I finally paid off a Visa credit card that I had carried a balance on since the crash of 2008. And the last and best was that I got over my dislike for my own voice and I recorded my book ART MONEY SUCCESS for Audible!
Why do I always feel behind? Maybe it’s a habit of feeling, and I need to reprogram myself to change that. Or, maybe I take on way too much stuff. Or a combination of the two. And maybe you have this habit, too?
But the most important thing to note is this: we have to take time to look at our accomplishments, large and small!
When we take note of our accomplishments, energy shifts and it gives us confidence and a boost in spirit that launches us towards our next big accomplishment.
Please write down answers to the following questions. Writing your answers with pen on paper helps us to think deeper and gives us access to answers that we otherwise might not have.
Studies have shown that people who write things down tend to accomplish more. So, just the act of answering these questions will give you a jump start to a great 2019!
Grab your pen and paper and answer the following:
2018/2019 Wrap Up and Look Forward QUESTIONS
#1: List your top 3 accomplishments in 2018 (big or small, size doesn’t matter)
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#2: Name ONE BIG THING that you would like to accomplish in 2019 – something that once you’ve completed it, it will make everything else easier. (For example: a new website, finish a series of artworks, get one big sponsor, sell ten paintings, finish writing a book, etc.)
#3: Describe the number one challenge that you have with completing the ONE BIG THING you wish to accomplish in 2019:
#4: Name ONE THING that you will do first, to get started on your ONE BIG THING that you wish to accomplish in 2019: (For example: look for a web designer, hire a consultant, buy canvas and supplies, contact one company, etc.)
Now that I got you thinking about the ONE BIG THING you will do in 2019, let’s plan on what you will do in the month of December towards that ONE BIG THING!
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER focus on just one goal; make that one goal the first step you need to take towards your ONE BIG THING in 2019. (You can use the answer to question #4 above as your December goal).
See how easy this is?! Just four questions, and you got clarity on what you want for 2019 and the first thing you need to do to take steps towards making it happen.
It truly is that easy: Clarity + Focus + Action = Success!
What is your ONE BIG THING for 2019? And are you inspired to take action on it now? Please, write it in the comments and share with me! I’d love to know what you have up your sleeve for the new year. I read all of my comments and I’ll be happy to hear from you!
Maria xxoo
