If you feel you need a little more clarity about how to proceed in the new year, I want to guide you on a thinking exercise that will help you launch into 2020 with clarity and purpose.
The exercise is so simple that you might blow it off. But believe me, it will generate a subtle shift within that gives you a powerful start for the new year!
Grab a pen and paper and go somewhere quiet. Block out 10-15 minutes. That’s all you need, and it’s FUN!
This exercise guides you to look back and see what you accomplished last year. Then, it helps you to get clarity on what you want for this new year.
Looking at what you accomplished before planning on moving forward is a powerful way to close out the past and prepare for the future.
My 2019 was a little, no, a lot, of difficulty. I had a few tragedies that broke my spirit. My dear mother had a stroke and my longtime friend and confidant, Dan, died of a sudden heart attack. These events shook me hard. I learned some lessons from both that one day I will share in another post.
But, there are so many GREAT things that happened also! Drew and I started BROPHY ART ACADEMY. I had dreamed of building this company for about five years and it finally came to life.
I also lived out another dream of teaching my courses online. I began with ART EXHIBITS THAT SELL and it was HUGE success. The first 40 students that signed up loved my course. I’m opening the cart again in a couple weeks and this time I’m opening it up to 100 students.
Lastly, and the most important of all; I healed from an “incurable” autoimmune disease after many years of pain. I healed myself completely (using natural means) and it’s amazing how wonderful life is when your body feels good.
It also feels good to take note of our accomplishments. It’s a form of appreciation for ourselves, and that causes an energy shift internally that gives us confidence and launches us towards our next big accomplishment.
HERE’S YOUR NEW YEAR EXERCISE:
Write down answers to the following questions with pen on paper. Writing on paper gives us greater access to answers that reside deep within ourselves.
#1: List your top 3 accomplishments in 2019 (big or small, size doesn’t matter)
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#2: Name ONE BIG THING that you would like to accomplish in 2020 – something that once you’ve completed it, it will make everything else easier. (Example: art exhibit, a new website, finish a series of art, get a sponsor, finish writing a book, etc.)
#3: Describe the #1 challenge that you have with completing the ONE BIG THING you wish to accomplish in 2020:
#4: Name ONE THING that you will do first, NOW, to get started on your ONE BIG THING that you wish to accomplish in 2020: (For example: source a web designer, hire a consultant, buy art supplies, contact one company, etc.)
Now, give yourself a date that you will complete the task you gave yourself in #4. The idea is to get started – once you do, you will get momentum and continue until it’s complete.
See how easy this is?! Just four questions, and you got clarity on what you want for 2020 and the first thing you need to do to take steps towards making it happen.
Clarity + Focus + Action = Success!
What is your ONE BIG THING for 2020? And are you inspired to take action on it now?
Please, write in the comments and share! 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
