Springing Into Action This Spring – How To Take The First Step Towards Your Goals

 

Springing Into Action This Spring – How To Take The First Step Towards Your Goals


Spring is typically the season that symbolizes change and new opportunities. With the days growing longer, the warming of the weather and a sense of freshness in the air, it’s no wonder we start to feel more bounce in our step!




For busy entrepreneurs, this season can also be an invitation to step into action! We feel the excitement, we’re ready to come out of hibernation and we have a bunch of ideas we want to get going with our goals!


As a coach and expert in life coaching, I understand that this can also bring about its own set of challenges. I often hear from my clients that they are ready to take action as we spring into Spring but don’t know where to start. The first step is often the hardest right? For inspiration watch this video 👇 what I do in a day.


If you’re the type of business owner that are “find it hard to get into the zone but once I am there, I am good” then this is the article for you, as we will look at five practical tips to help you spring into action and make the most of this vibrant season. To achieve your goals before end of year.

 

1. Start small, break it down


The thing I get from any client to do when they have big meaty goals that they are striving to accomplish is to break it down! So simple but always overlooked! You must break down your big goals into actionable steps. Use a journal to measure progress. We often procrastinate because we don’t know where to start… so we don’t start at all!


And small can never be too small! Your initial first steps might be just to brainstorm or speak to someone who might have insight about your goal.

 

2. Harness the energy of spring through energy management


When thinking about the first steps and getting off the starting block, think about how are you going to navigate the next chapter and how are you going to manage your energy?


It isn’t just about managing your time but your energy too. I’ve also noticed that most of us live life through “chapters” and each chapter require a different energy and therefore a different method of managing it. For example, maybe the next chapter as you embark on your goal requires a ‘creative energy.’ How are you going to harness that?

 Let’s get the journal out and work out how we can do it.

3. What is the identity and mindset you need?


Often the thing stopping you getting off the starting blocks is… you! I know, hard truth bomb, but the number of times the thing stopping my clients has been themselves. Before we have dived into an action plan, the thing we have had to work on is their mindset.


So, as you switch seasons, feel the spring in your step and plan how to take actions, first think about what is the identity and mindset you need. what is going to make you feel empowered to start taking action?


4. Create an action plan and time block


Creating a road map to know how to get to where you want to can be the fun and creative part of taking action. The sticky bit after that? Sticking to it! One of the best time management tactics I can suggest is “time blocking” – aka scheduling in the time to take action by literally blocking this time out in your calendar! Now you don’t just have an idea of what to do but have committed to future you when you are going to do it. This is very powerful!

 

5. Thrive together with accountability and support


In entrepreneurship, accountability and support are paramount. I truly believe success doesn’t come alone! Even coaches have tools to use, join many YouTube channel seek my support. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals fuels motivation to get you off the starting block but also allows you to see where you are going off track, navigate challenges, and celebrate your wins. This is exactly what we do on my social media I will encourage you to keep going.

As one person said “Supportive. Safe space. Friendly. Non-judgemental. Informative. Sharing achievements I have loved being part of this group!”


Seize the season and spring into action


As we spring into spring, embrace new beginnings and opportunities! Remember, starting small, managing energy effectively, cultivating the right mindset and blocking out time for your action plans. Though accountability are going to be key ingredients to propel you and your actions forward.

 

So as you switch seasons, spring Into action with these five practical tips and make the most of this vibrant season.
Get out there and achieve your goals!
Lori from Lifesuccessnz xx

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