Time to renew and refresh for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to make a new start

Truthfully you can make a new start any time you choose. But some times of the year seem specially appropriate.

As I write this, it’s Spring in the UK.

New flowers and blossom everywhere, people feeling more upbeat, enjoying eating outdoors with friends.

A new tax-year beginning, the start of recovery from lockdown, new Covid vaccines appearing. A positive vibe around.

Let’s make the most of this new start!

Here are Three Quick Tips to put you and your business on top form, every day.

Tip 1. Clear your head every morning

Take the trouble to clear your head at the start of each day. Best 3 ways I know are:

• journaling (writing in a journal)
• meditating
• deep breathing.

It doesn’t have to be first thing, but near the start of the day gives you a refreshing start. And you get the benefit all day long.

I’ve started meditating in the lockdown. For meditation newbies, just 10-25 minutes is enough.

If you already meditate, why not try one of my two favourite meditation soundtracks here, easily found on streaming services:

1. Nature sounds: Bird song, running water, beach sounds are all great for relaxation.

2. Morning Meditation: by Dr Joe Dispenza. This is available via streaming too.

Tip 2. Play some “up-music” every day

Choose music that makes you feel up-beat and positive. I have created a playlist of 10 up-tracks.

Select what works for you of course but at the moment I love ‘Feeling Good’ by Nina Simone, which I’ve just re-discovered.

I heard it on BBC’s Desert Island Discs just last week chosen by novelist Maggie O’Farell. She said it always cleared her mind after a night with too little sleep.

It even includes the line “It’s a new dawn”… so could work every morning.

Tip 3: Refresh your goals

Yes you may have done this in December or January. However, now is a new chance – the start of Spring, in a very unusual year.

So REVIEW and REFRESH your goals.

And, if they no longer apply – or no longer inspire you to action – just CHANGE them.

Check them out for 5 years, 3 years, 1 year and the next 3 months.

Then take your first step into action ….

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Meanwhile, if you’d like a chat or some help with your business, you can contact me here.