Growing to Flourish in 2017

Now that 2017 has begun, how is it going to look for you?

I spent some time towards the end of 2016 reflecting on what I set out to achieve at the beginning of the year, the achievements I had, and to consider the new knowledge I have gained in the last twelve months. I am ready to stretch myself again in 2017.

For me it’s not just about having a vision for 2017. It’s about identifying the daily steps that will add up to create the achieved vision at the end of the coming twelve months. However, before I start, I ensure I have a strategy for growth and success. In taking a look at the step before the strategy, I check the roots I have and identify what pruning and nourishing will be required during the coming months. With this I  ensure they remain strong, resilient in the face of the challenges and opportunities that will come my way to facilitate thriving and flourishing in 2017.

Why take a look at my roots, my values, mindset, the people who surround me? These provide the inspiration to stretch and develop new, existing skills, to grow, change direction, to seize opportunities, both sought and unforeseen during the coming year.

Growth for me is about purposeful change, seeking it out to challenge myself to continue to improve, so I am be the best I can be today while setting myself up to improve on today tomorrow.

2016 was an amazing year, busy and energetic, with opportunities to grow and develop. Many of the people who I interacted with on a daily basis both professionally, with clients, and personally, with family and friends, added to the energy of growth in 2016. As I look forward to 2017, I am checking to ensure my way forward is clear and ripe for the new growth and improvements. This way  I can look forward to seeing the deliberate and intentional daily actions for improvement flourish and thrive for a creative, innovative and vibrant 2017.

What does growth look like for you at the end of 2017?

How will you build your roots and actions to get you there?