At the beginning of every year, I take three steps:

• I review my vision making updates or changes as needed.
• This vision is for all of my life, of which my job or career is only a piece.
• I choose my words to guide me. For 2022, I choose “Embrace the And…”
• Then, I review my values because they sometimes change.

Twenty years ago, Family topped my values list. But, now that the children are all, it is okay for me to be a bit more selfish in my chosen values. (There are some advantages to growing older, and focusing on oneself without guilt tops the list!)

This year, my values are Vision, Intuition/Spirituality, and Travel. In this instance, vision means increasing my psychic abilities to see and perceive what is around me and what lies ahead. It may mean something else for you.

Now, when I draft my plan for the year, the quarter, the week, I have a way to check on my thoughts.

• How do these efforts get me closer to my vision for my future?
• Are they consistent with my values?
• Have I left room to “embrace the and?”

What is your process for staying true to you this coming year? Do you know where you want to be in a year, five years, more? For so many, a vision for their life is the hardest step.

If you would like to jump-start 2022 with a greater sense of direction, I can help. Let’s get started!

Mary