The end of 2019 are just days away and most are looking forward to a well deserved rest – because most are tired, fed-up and ‘sommer net gatvol’!
It is safe to say that end-of-year fatigue is setting in with a vengeance. But don’t listen to that little voice in your head saying “let it slide, we can set it straight next year”. According to experts it preferable to end the year strong and start the New Year on a high note.
“The economy has been tough, the political landscape unnerving and the sword of downgrade remains hanging firmly over our heads. So while it’s tempting to throw in the towel and start planning for 2020, it really is possible, even at this late stage, to take a few small actions to finish strong,” she says Georgina Barrick, Managing Director at Cassel & Co, a division of ADvTECH Resourcing.
Barrick says taking one or more of the following actions – each of which are not much more than small and achievable mind shifts – can make a difference in the last days of the year.
RECOMMIT TO ONE GOAL
“You may have started the year with many goals. Pick one thing to do and see it through. Decide what you need to do to achieve this goal and give it your all.
BECOME SELF-AWARE
Being self-aware allows us to identify and focus on our strengths, while acknowledging and accepting our weaknesses. And this is how goals are achieved. Be honest with yourself about what you have done well this year, what has been in your blind spot, and how to leverage your strengths and take away the power of your weaknesses next year.
TAKE DAILY ACTION
Do something every day which moves your closer to your goal. Make your action steps effort-driven, for instance by undertaking to answer all email requests within an hour.
SET DEADLINES
For many people, not much gets done without a hard deadline, as seemingly more urgent and important things constantly crop up.
RENEGOTIATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH PERFECT
If you constantly value work that is perfectly presented over work that is done, it might be time to move your boundaries on perfect. At this point in the year, finding the delicate balance between perfection and delivery is important.
MANAGE ENERGY, NOT TIME
Energy levels fluctuate throughout the day, do your most important tasks when your energy levels are at their best, and your productivity levels are bound to rise.
