In all the busyness and rush of life, try hitting the Pause button quarterly. Many leaders I've spoken with comment that the year started fast and is picking up speed ("can you believe its April already?") But you can slow it down a little, by giving yourself a few hours to take stock of how things went for you in the first quarter of 2017. These hours are not time to catch up on work. Rather, set aside this time to identify what's on track for you and what isn't. Some things are no doubt working well for you. Some of your "systems" (e.g. email, priority management, etc.) may need to be fine-tuned. Or maybe you need to re-evaluate how your health or diet routine is contributing to your energy levels or lack thereof. Perhaps a bit more connection to family or friends is missing. Some good categories to consider are: Health, Relationships, Finances, State of Mind, Personal Growth and Development. Chose categories to evaluate that are important to you, and don't wait until the year has flown by so quickly that you find yourself making New Year's Resolutions on these topics.
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