8 Preparation Tips for the New Year!

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I have to say I’m so grateful to have you as part of our community, I have to say as we close out 2023

I have some reflections to share as well as I would  love to give a sincere thank you to each one of us, because your engagement and support mean everything to me! I know I have not been as active with this list as I would like to be but I am grateful for those of you who have extended some grace because I'm working on creating some fresh new content for 2024, but I want to keep these emails: impactful, yet leaving you feeling like you learned something about the person behind this small online business.

*LIFE HAPPENINGS:

Through coaching, conversations with friends & family members and lots of reflection and inner work, I'm really proud at how much I've personally grown in emotional awareness and regulation over the past year.

the middle of the year had its own challenges as I navigated co-parenting, focused on my health, my mental well-being all while trying to find more joy and parent 2 children. God has kept me through each season.

 I am still a work in progress and I am grateful for growth, progress and new beginnings being presented.

Now I am getting myself prepared for 2024 and what that has to bring,

 I don't plan on setting any outrageous goals, but I do desire to do more collaborative work with other coaches, as well as continue to book more Agency clients that want longer term support & strategic planning support in their business and personal life.

I want to Create a bucket list:

Question:  What are some places that I should visit in 2024 locally and with a passport.

*BUSINESS HAPPENINGS:

What a year in business! In many ways, I feel like 2023 was a challenging year for me in business. I had to really slow down and get more refined with what I was trying to achieve and I had to let it look messy for a minute, while I continued to narrow down what was working vs. what was not.

When it came to teaching systems and  getting myself organized, I had to go back to the basics and really fine-tune my processes to keep things simple for the end-user and that would be "my clients". After spending all of 2023 trying to figure out what I was doing (metaphorically loosing my shit), I was finally able to focus more on coaching myself and showing up to be coached by the online community that I had invested thousands in and thankfully this program offers lifetime support.

 Clarity + Getting coached.

I plan to get more consistent with my weekly calls to just keep things fresh and ask for help, which I seem to still have some resistance to but I am working on it!.😊

 I am going to definitely add some digital tools and resouces both free and paid because I do have enough to share from my own learnings and I think it would be valuable to those who need it.

Systems + Hiring

As the systems girl, my focus is always on building methods that work both for you and with your core strengths.

 I feel like my systems went from decent to better this past year thanks to Honeybook, and I  passed the test of seamlessly integrating a seamless client experience from the time they book a call to the moment they pay their invoice and sign their contract/agreement.

since I joined a group coaching program myself, this has been a game changer for accountability in my business. I'm such a perfectionist at times, and as much as I know about productivity, I still struggle to stop the procrastination cycle without other people having visibility into my business. 

📌: Know your weaknesses and implement systems to "support your goals" not sabotage them.

Overall, I'm feeling more clear and confident in the direction my business is going, which is making me excited for what 2024 has in store. ✨

Now here's the email I promised you...

📌Hey Mompreneur Weekly Fam!

As we step into the first week of the year, let's focus on laying the groundwork for a successful first quarter of the year. 

Especially as a solopreneur, planning ahead is key.

 Take time to review your goals, assess your resources, and strategize how you'll navigate the challenges that may arise in 2024.

 By setting a strong foundation now, you're positioning yourself for a more productive and rewarding year..

1. Reflect on Last Quarter:

• Q: What worked well for you this past year in your business?            what did not?
• Q: What would you do differently? ( changes that you want to make?) ex: produce more content in 2024
• Q: What external support did you have that worked well? ex: outsourcing tasks, getting support with video editing, booking a strategy session with a trusted consultant. etc.
• Q: What do you want to be celebrating by the end of 2024? how do you want to feel? or say that you actually accomplished by Dec, 31st 2024

2. Set Clear and Specific Goals:

• Define your objectives for Q1 with clarity. Ensure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Break down larger goals into smaller, actionable tasks to make them more manageable.
• ex: a Business Goal, Life Goal (hobby,new skillset/fun) 
• Relationship Goal ( marriage, friendship, family, community ) 
• Spirtual/ Emotional Goal ( inner peace, deeper purpose that keeps you grounded and anchored in your faith, + deepening any spiritual beliefs or practices that you have or want to refine in 2024) 

3. Assess Your Resources:

• Take inventory of your resources, including finances, time, and skills. Evaluate if any adjustments are needed to use your resources to reach your personal and professional goals. This might involve budgeting, time blocking, or "leveling up" in certain areas of your life.

4. Review and Update Your Business Plan:

• Dust off your business plan and update it based on your reflections and new goals. Make sure your plan aligns with your current vision and objectives. This document serves as a roadmap, guiding your decisions throughout the quarter. ( Keep it as a Visual reminder of what your goals are for the new year ) 

5. Identify Potential Challenges:

• Anticipate obstacles that might arise during the year. Whether it's market changes, changes in your kids schedules tech issues, or personal constraints, having a "emergency plan" in place will help you navigate challenges (bounce back) with greater resilience. ( ex: phone a friend, hire a coach/strategist, read a book or take a course on that topic ) 

6. Create a Weekly Action Plan:

• Break down your Q1 goals into weekly tasks. This allows you to have a clear roadmap for each week, ensuring that you make consistent progress toward your larger objectives. Schedule these tasks in your calendar to allocate dedicated time.

7. Establish a Routine:

• Design a daily and weekly routine that aligns with your energy levels and peak performance times. Do you work best in the mornings, a 2-3 mid day time block? or evenings after your children go to bed. 
• As we both know Consistency is key, and a well-structured routine can help you build momentum and maintain focus throughout the year.

8. Set Up Accountability Systems:

• Share your Quarter1 goals with a mentor, colleague, or friend who can provide support and hold you accountable. Regular check-ins or weekly progress reports to help ensure you stay on track and maintain the discipline needed for success.

As you approach the New Year; remember that:

1. setting a strong foundation involves a combination of strategic planning, self-awareness, and adaptability. 

2.Stay committed to your goals, remain flexible in your approach, and

3. celebrate the small victories along the way. 

I would like to extend this invitation to you TODAY, this week:

Design your own version of "success."

Every action you take is a vote towards your future self.

Choosing to do something you never have done is also a choice, a BOLD one.

Take Jennifer, copywriter and virtual assistant- a client of mine for example. 

She chose that path last year, with our agency supporting her each step of the way for at least 3 months, and since she started working with us, she started a blog, her bookings went from a 20% close rate to 90% as a service provider, her revenue has doubled, and she is able to work in her business less than 25 hours a week as a single mother of 3.

If you need support reducing the overwhelm of a chaotic schedule and getting more structured in your systems and processes to achieve even bigger goals.

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