Summer
SmitH
1.
Time for You. It’s so
important to take the time to
recharge and refresh yourself.
All work and no play is a recipe for
mental and physical disaster. So, if you
have trouble freeing up time to do the
things you enjoy, write time regularly
into your schedule to “meet with
yourself” and stick to that commitment.
If you won’t invest in yourself, who will?
6.
Find a Mentor
or Become One.
According to a survey by the
American Society for Training and
Development, 75 percent of private
sector executives said that mentoring
was critical in helping them reach their
current position. Mentoring relationships
are proven to help both the mentor and
mentee with career and industry devel-
opment.
2.
Digital Detox.
“My personal and business
resolution is to practice inter-
mittent digital detox. I am taking the
month of December off from Facebook
and Twitter to reset my relationship with
technology in a healthier way. FOMO
(fear of missing out) when viewing
people’s “fabulous lives,” was starting to
take away my joy. Social media is a
crucial marketing platform for my
business, so I’m not swearing it off quite
yet, but balance in all things.”
— nancy griffin, contento marketing
4.
Go Beyond
Networking.
“I hope to elevate my circle of
influence by stepping outside of my
comfort zone to meet new people and
share ideas (networking events, friends
of friends, trade shows, etc).”
— Summer Smith, milk + honey spa
5.
Become a Better
Communicator.
Many arguments and misunder-
standings can be avoided with clear
communication—this applies at work,
with friends and even at home. By vowing
to be open and consistent with all your
communication, you’ll relieve a lot of
stress for you and those around you.
7.
The Triple S.
“I have a plan I am calling the
Triple S—cut down on sugar,
salt, and soda.”
— Shane bird, turning Stone resort
8. Delegate More.
9. Improve
Your Digital
Presence. While some
If you have more work than
you can handle, it’s time to
stop wearing so many hats and start
bringing in others to pick up the slack.
The more you take on, the more stressed
you’ll be, which isn’t good for your
health or business.
nancy
griffin
3.
Learn Something
New. Learning feeds the
soul, so whether you learn
new things for business or pleasure, take
the time this year to gain some
knowledge. Set a timeline for each new
thing you learn—like learning something
new every week—or focus on one
subject to study thoroughly throughout
the year.
SHane
bird
comminicate
better
of us may need a digital detox, others
may need to up their digital game to
stay relevant. If you fall under this
January/February 2018
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