Everyone loves a long weekend and when it is combined with bank holidays, it seems even better. But if you’re like me working for yourself, time off may not always mean we switch off. In fact, it may mean we can catch up on all those things we haven’t been able to do.

That’s a different story that goes into the ‘Time Management’ section. Today it’s all about reflecting on the past (and by past I mean the previous week) and making a plan for the future (by future I mean the week coming)!

This weekend saw me away in a caravan in Norfolk by the sea. A fantastic setting you’d have to agree and walking the dog every morning at 7am was a delight and gave me the moments I needed to reflect on what I’d done in the last week.

I don’t often do that and I should. Why not though?

It’s a very simple answer and probably one that many of us suffer from – I’m too busy doing stuff and too lazy to make myself do it. Is that you too?

You’d be amazed at what can be achieved if you only took time out to review your actions or possibly lack of actions. Reflect on yourself and/or your business. I’m not talking about a period end review of your figures, your sales, your costs and strategies – that’s for another time. I’m talking about a simple look back at what you’ve done in the week.

Did you make a plan to start going to the gym? How did that work out for you? Did you go or did you put if off, again. Once you begin to question yourself, you will realise what you need to do. If you didn’t go, the plan for next week is to go. Create some SMART goals and follow through.

Maybe you began a marketing campaign, say on Facebook. How well did they go? Do you need to change the image, the text or the title? What has been the response? Create the plan for next week on what you’re going to do.

This is all simple stuff. Keep it simple, don’t try and make it complicated. I see too many people creating complications in the reviewing stages, let alone the action plans.

STOP IT!

If you’d like to become more successful in your every day life, join me in my accountability bus and let’s create the plan for you to follow in order to reach that destination. We will work together on a weekly basis to ensure you reach those goals on the road to reaching your dreams. DM me now and take action. Be even bolder and call me directly on 07973 63 66 45.

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