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Getting Ready for 2024

8/14/2023

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​In the bustling world of small business, as entrepreneurs and professionals, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of routines, habits, and attachments that no longer serve our growth, personally or professionally. In the pursuit of success, we accumulate emotional baggage, physical clutter, mental burdens, and antiquated processes that hinder us from experiencing the success we truly desire.
 
These things are familiar, and thus, safe. They seem harmless enough. But when you look more closely, you’ll see they are holding you back. Perhaps it’s time to make room for things that will serve you—and your company—better.
​Breaking Free from the Familiar
In a time when the business world is rapidly evolving, it's natural for us to seek change and improvement, but still feel restless and uneasy. We're all searching for that amidst challenges. While you may long for joy in your efforts, you may be struggling with the motivation to make things happen. You can attend every motivational seminar you have the money for but if you’re not:

  • making mental room for what you’re learning, you won’t retain it.
  • giving up doing what isn’t making an impact on your business, you won’t have time to implement your new lessons.
  • considering other possibilities, you won’t recognize an inspiring moment or thought when it happens to you.
 
We’re quickly approaching the fourth quarter and it’s the ideal time to think about letting go of the old, stagnant aspects of your life and make room for the novel, the inspiring, and the rejuvenating so you can embrace 2024 with a new energy.
 
Saying Goodbye to the Clutter
If your business is over a year old, it may resemble a tapestry woven with initial practices you put in place to survive that first year. You may be clinging to old ways of doing things, outdated technology, or money worries. Is your mind occupied by thoughts of uncertainty? Is your heart weighed down by a desire to do everything, every new business trend or philosophy that a business guru is ready to sell you? Do you lack focus and goals? Maybe you have goals but they’re woefully outdated. Is your space cluttered with unnecessary possessions or old business collateral? Perhaps your mind and time are occupied by responsibilities that don't truly belong to you.
 
If any of these things are true, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Holding onto the past hinders progress. If you’re feeling anxious and overburdened in your professional life, it might be time for a change.
 
“Changing it up" isn't like flipping a switch over your entire business and personal lives. You’ll want to start small. Look to implement tangible changes that will resonate deeply. Taking a cue from Napoleon Hill, think about the one thing you can implement today that will have an immediate and altering effect on your business. Creating that type of momentum quickly will help you feel more powerful in your ability to adopt meaningful change. Perhaps you will decide to alter your daily routine or part with technology that no longer simplifies your tasks. These changes ripple into larger transformations. The more committed you are to these changes, the more profound their impact on your business.
 
Creating New Space: The Power of Letting Go
Releasing the past isn't just about discarding what no longer works for you and your business. It's about embracing the concept of "creating new space." When you let go of negativity and old attitudes, you pave the way for positive experiences. Whether it's clearing out processes that no longer serve you or ditching a market that’s not bringing in a good return on investment, you're making room for growth and renewal. This process isn't an erasing of the past, but a steppingstone toward a brighter future. You must get rid of what is no longer serving you and your business to embrace the things that will.
 
Navigating the Transition
​When you begin this process, you might feel restless and experience a heightened awareness of what's holding you back. It's an uncomfortable yet vital step toward transformation. It may even create an increased desire to change everything. Change—once embraced—can be exciting, especially when you see forward movement in your business. But you don’t want to change just for change’s sake. Keep the things that are working for you. Just give thought to how you will integrate the old things with the new.
 
If change is frightening to you, find a partner to help walk you through it. A business coach who specializes in new growth is an excellent choice for support as is your chamber of commerce, which can help connect you to a support system and advocate for you at whatever level you need.
 
August is an excellent time to release what no longer serves you, clear the clutter, and make way for the new. Be disciplined and proactive, to shed the fixed and embrace the dynamic. As you let go of the past, you invite a brighter, more fulfilling business future. Your changes today will yield greater freedom, success, and an unshakable sense of empowerment tomorrow.
 
 
 
Christina Metcalf is a writer/ghostwriter who believes in the power of story. She works with small businesses, chambers of commerce, and business professionals who want to make an impression and grow a loyal customer/member base. She loves road trips, hates exclamation points, and believes the world would be a better place if we all had our own theme song that played when we entered the room. What would yours be?
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