Ep. 106 - Harnessing Your Mid-Year Review for Maximum Momentum

Power through the year's second half with strategic goal setting and impactful action plans through mid-year review!

 

In this episode, Dr. James provides tools, tips, and techniques to help you maximize momentum by taking a mid-year review and setting impactful goals for the rest of the year. Join in as he explains how to take an objective approach to the review process and what common mistakes to avoid when reflecting. He'll provide a step-by-step process for effective goal prioritization, action plan development, and strategies to hold yourself accountable for your progress, such as involving trusted colleagues or coaches, using goal-tracking apps and tools, and reflecting on progress regularly. 

 

Find out why celebrating successes, both big and small, is a powerful way to boost motivation by tuning in!

 

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

The key to a productive review is objectively seeing things as they are without letting your personal feelings or biases cloud your judgment It's crucial to identify not just the areas for growth but also your strengths to reflect on your successes 

 

[06:31 - 13:40] Crafting an Effective Action Plan

Prioritizing goals is a crucial process that helps maintain focus and ensure productive use of resources The Eisenhower matrix divides things into four categories based on urgency and importance The key to effective goal prioritization is flexibility Creating a well-structured action plan is essential for turning goals from aspirations into achievements

 

[13:41 - 22:51] How to Achieve Your Goals with Milestones, Celebrations, and Accountability

Setting mini milestones can make larger goals more manageable and less stressful Recognizing team members' achievements in the workplace can foster a positive collaborative culture Accountability is taking responsibility for your actions when it comes to achieving goals Goal-tracking apps and tools help visualize progress and set reminders on tasks

 

[22:52 - 24:37] Closing Segment

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Quotes:

 

"Reflection and awareness are the starting points for all improvement. If you're not aware, it's going to be difficult for you to improve intentionally." - Dr. James Bryant

 

"The beauty of milestones is that they help you overcome overwhelming feelings that often come when pursuing larger goals. And so when you focus on the next milestone instead of the entire journey, it makes the process more manageable and less stressful." - Dr. James Bryant