After a month, I am back. Maybe you didn’t even realize I have not posted anything in a month. I was sidetracked with a project, and missed a week, then two. Before I realized it a month had gone by. My routine and discipline broken.
What I discovered is that sometimes we need a short break to reset, recharge, and restart. Once my routine was gone, I asked myself if I should restart. If I did, how would I want my posts and newsletter to be different.
I realized that I couldn’t stop. Every week I received at least one thank you note from a reader. Every week I have the opportunity to shares ideas and thoughts that has the possibility of helping someone.
Restarting without improving is also not an option. So you will see some changes also. You will have to let me know if I succeed in providing useful information.
The lesson? When restarting a project, a task, a routine, or any process ask yourself the following:
1. Am I adding value? How could I add more? Reflect on your real motives and find alignment between yourself and the goal.
2. Am I ready to commit the required resources (time, money, effort)? If you want excellent results, you must expect excellence from yourself.
3. How can I expand the resources available to me? Search for untapped resources that can make the effort easier, or provide additional support.
4. What does success look like? Define a clear vision for success. Give yourself the focus that is required to make adjustments toward your goal as you encounter obstacles. It is counter intuitive that a clear vision provides flexibility.
5. How can I avoid doing the same things, making the same mistakes, getting the same results? Don’t restart without changes. It is the quickest path to failure. Reflect on your experience and define the adjustments you want to make. Measure your progress along the way.
Is there something in your life you need to restart? Or maybe something that needs a break?