2023 is right around the corner and the start of the new year is a chance to rejuvenate, reignite our passions, and reassess our goals. We want better health for ourselves–eating healthier with only plants in sight, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of restful sleep are all steps toward that goal. Taking time off from regular life to appreciate what we have while also setting boundaries allows us clarity while discovering our true calling can further help move us towards progress. With books as companions along this journey, let’s make sure not just work but is fun too! Find moments each day then add some meditation on top of it before picking up speed – opening doors both emotionally and professionally so by end-year you’ll be running an impressive business empire!

1.) SET BOUNDARIES!

Draw a line in the sand and prioritize your well-being by setting firm boundaries for yourself, your family, and exercise. How will you pencil in gym time? What’s off-limits after a certain hour? Research proves hard deadlines result in increased productivity – so make sure to stick with it!

2.)  STICK TO YOUR TO-DO LIST, HONESTLY 

To get the most out of every week, it’s important to identify your priorities and plan accordingly. Allocate time for those big rocks that need tackling first and don’t be afraid to reach out for help or assistance in delegating tasks so you can focus on what only you can do. You’ll soon find yourself more organized, productive – and ready to move on to bigger things!

3.)  TIME BLOCK WITH A PLANNER

It only takes 21 days to make a lasting change! Block off some time each week for your “every week list” items and set yourself personal boundaries. Make it part of your daily routine so you can stay productive, organized, and fulfilled. Create the habits that will help you Get Stuff Done!

4.)   SET INTENTIONS DAILY

Take charge of your own emotions. Don’t let the world decide how you feel – make that decision for yourself! You have control over who and what kind of person you become, as well as how those in your presence will be affected by it. Make a concerted effort every day to cultivate an atmosphere where both yourself and others can thrive emotionally, instead of allowing external influences to determine them for you.

5.)  ASK FOR HELP

As business owners, we often try to take on too much and miss the importance of seeking help. If you want your venture to grow, it’s important to recognize what tasks should cost $100/hr – those which require your specialized know-how or expertise – and outsource all other things requiring just a basic skillset for a fraction of that price. Don’t wait until exhaustion sets in; delegate before burnout so you can focus on scaling!

6.)  GET PERSONAL

The success of your small business hinges on one key factor: YOU! In this ever-growing digital world, customers want to create meaningful connections with the people behind a brand – now more than ever. Why not be at the forefront by getting as personal as its face? Get creative and build relationships through videos, conversations, and stories that show how you uniquely relate to them – it could just ignite your own revolution!

7.) FOCUS ON 20% TO GET 80% OF THE RESULTS

Are you letting notifications dictate your day? Examine what tasks are truly essential to achieving success and tackle them first, instead of lazily scrolling through messages that could wait until later. Take the initiative today: seize control by starting with the difficult task so you can enjoy filling in the rest of your schedule guilt-free!

8.)  BE A MASTER AT SOMETHING – NOT A JACK OF ALL TRADES

With so many new and evolving social media networks popping up every day, it can be difficult to decide which ones are worth joining. But before jumping on the latest trend, consider if you’re really ready—have you mastered your current platforms? Do you have a strategy in place for content creation or repurposing? Just snagging an account won’t get the job done – make sure that when investing time into something new, it’s with intention!

9.)  LAUGH!

Even though it may not always be easy, running a business can still be enjoyable! Making the effort to appreciate each day and finding little ways to have fun gives us something positive that we can take away from our work.  Laughing can go a long way toward alleviating stress!

10.) YEARN TO LEARN

Successful business owners make lifelong learning a priority in order to thrive, and this commitment is often what sets them apart. So why not take some time each week for yourself – whether it be reading books or taking classes- and nourish your knowledge base? You deserve it!