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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The year that was and the year ahead (Audio)

I hope that you have read my post on Balance Tips for the Holidays 2007. In it, I include several questions to help you reflect on 2007 and start undertaking some visioning work for the year ahead.

If you haven't done so, I'd encourage you to build in at least half an hour to take stock of what 2007 has had to offer and what you want 2008 to look like. Grab a pen, some paper or your computer!

Here's a 15 minute audio post to support you in your reflection and visioning:








(If you subscribe I hope that you will visit this post online so you can download the recording)

Pull up a chair, put on a fire, or head to the beach to undertake this exercise on reflection and visioning for the new year.

Enjoy!

Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, PCC, CHRP, CPT
Potentials Realized
Group Coaching Essentials
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Balance Tips for the Holidays - 2007

Last year my post on balance tips for the Holidays was extremely popular and I have had a number of requests to provide some Balance Tips for the Holiday Season 2007.

If you haven't read last year's Balance Tips for the Holidays, you can read it here. And here is my 2007 Balance Tips for the Holidays:

Balance Tips for the Holidays 2007
Jennifer Britton, Potentials Realized - Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved.

The holidays can be a whur of activity and a time for stress rather than a relaxed time connecting with those things that matter most to you. What kind of holiday season do you want to create for yourself this year?

Here are a few tips to consider when looking at creating better balance during the holiday season.

1. Spend time reflecting on what 2007 was all about.
Build time into your schedule to tuck yourself away to take stock on the year that was. To support you in your reflection process you may want to consider the following questions:
  • What am I grateful for? In my relationships? In my career or business? In my family life?
  • What lessons have the events of 2007 taught me?
  • What do I need to celebrate achieving this year?
  • What have been the major areas of “stretch” for me this year?
  • I am most proud of accomplishing….this year

2. Spend time creating a vision for what you want to create in 2008.
What do you want to create in 2008. Here are some vision questions to get you started:
  • What do I want to create in 2008? (In my work, family, relationships?)
  • What are my three main goals for the year – personally, in relationships, in my career or business?
  • What support team do I need around me to help me achieve my goals?
  • What is the most breathtaking action I could take in 2008? What would it give me?
  • The theme for my year in 2008 is…..

3. Connect with what is important to you - your priorities
It can be very easy to lose sight of of you priorities during the holidays and get wrapped up in the holiday spirit. Is your priority to spend more (quality) time with your family? Live a healthy lifestyle? Practice financial prudence? How are your priorities being met this holiday season.

Take a moment and write down what your priorities are right now, and what you want your priorities to be for the coming year. Is there a gap? What do you need to let go of to close that gap?

4. Revisit your values: Values can act as an internal compass for us, enabling us to make better decisions while keeping aligned with what is most important to us.

5. Build in time for your "self" - Our needs can quickly get lost during the holiday, especially if you wear many different hats - business owner, executive, parent, spouse, partner, sibling, child.

What do you need in order to fuel yourself during the holidays? Remember: "What doesn't get scheduled, doesn't get done!"

What can you do today to have time for yourself?

and finally

6. Celebrate - The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate all that has happened during the past year. It's a time for community and reconnecting with childhood wonder. Find time this holiday season to celebrate in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling to you.

Some questions to consider are:
What have I accomplished this year?
What major milestones have I reached?

Cheers to a "balanced" holiday season!

Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, PCC, CHRP, CPT
Potentials Realized
Group Coaching Essentials
Email: jennifer[at]potentialsrealized[dot]com
Toll Free: 1-866-217-1960

Jennifer is a Professional Certified Coach who works with professionals, teams and organizations on balance, career, teamwork and business success issues. She has worked with clients in over 30 countries to help them take their work and relationships from good to great. She offers indvidual and group coaching programs, workshops and retreats (virtual and in-person). To find out more about the work Jennifer undertakes and programs she offers, please visit her at www.groupcoachingessentials.com.

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Sunday, December 09, 2007

3 Keys To Getting Your Relationship Right Side Up

I'm pleased to be able to share with you the link to the audio recording for the relationship coaching call I held last week with my colleague, Jennifer Morgan, CPCC.

On Saturday January 12, 2008, Jennifer and I, along with Sharon Miller, PCC, will be hosting Make It Great for 2008 - A Couples Retreat here in Toronto at the beautiful Verity Club. You can view more information about the retreat here.

Sharon and I are also pleased that we will be hosting another Relationships on Fire! Couples Retreat in breathtaking Muskoka on Saturday and Sunday April 26-27/08. To reserve your spot at the Early Bird Rate until February 15th/08, click here. It's a great holiday or Valentine's day present for your spouse!

In lead up to the retreats, we hosted a one hour call -- Are You Standing on Your Head in Relationships? 3 Keys to Getting Your Relationship Right Side Up. If you couldn't join us last week, we hope that you will enjoy listening to us here:







This call gave participants to look more closely at one important relationship in their life (business or personal) to see what made that relationship unique. The call also created the opportunity for listeners to look at what's their vision for the relationship,and to take some concrete action steps towards taking the relationship from good (or not so good) to great.

As always, I'd welcome your feedback...feel free to comment below.

Have a balanced week,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, PCC, CHRP, CPT
Potentials Realizedand Group Coaching Essentials.com
Toll Free: 1-866-217-1960
Email: jennifer {AT} potentialsrealized.com

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