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From Good to Great: Midyear Review Boosts Your Online Business

From Good to Great: Midyear Review Boosts Your Online Business

by | Goals, Planning-Organization-Productivity

Taking charge of your online empire a midyear review

Oh my goodness, online business owner, can you believe how important it is to stay ahead of the curve? I mean, seriously, taking the time to evaluate your progress and make necessary adjustments can be the difference between a good year and a great one. That's where a midyear review comes in. It allows you to take a step back, evaluate where you’ve been, and if you’re on track to hit your goals. It's like your secret weapon to success.

How can a midyear review benefit you? 

First off, improved decision-making. When you take the time to evaluate your business's performance, you can identify areas that need improvement and make informed decisions about your online strategy. It's all about analyzing your strengths and weaknesses and then making adjustments to reach your annual goals.

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Next up, increased productivity. 

By evaluating your progress and performance, you can pinpoint areas of your business that are not doing great and make the necessary adjustments. This will ultimately make you more productive and efficient in the long run. Who doesn't want that?

 

And let's not forget about better financial management. 

A midyear review is a perfect opportunity to review your financials and see where you can save money or increase revenue. It's all about making those informed decisions and staying on track to meet your financial goals.

How to conduct a midyear review. 

Midyear reviews are something that I work through with my clients as an online business manager. I want to share with you key questions to ask yourself at midyear to gauge if you are on track to reach your goals. Be sure to get your hands on the free Mid-Year Review Download! 

Now that you know a few of the benefits, let's chat about how to conduct a midyear review. 

First things first, set aside some dedicated time for the review. Now, this is important; please schedule time for a mid-year review. It is up to you to honor your desire to achieve your goals. 

A mid-year review will not magically happen if you’re not mindfully setting aside time.

Block off a few hours on your calendar and make sure you won't be interrupted. This is your time to focus and give the review your full attention. Hey, book yourself an Air B&B and make it a business retreat, if that’s possible.

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Celebrate your Accomplishments

With the hustle and bustle of running your business and always striving for the next thing, accomplishments don’t always get the celebration they deserve. Take a few minutes to celebrate what you’ve accomplished thus far; goal achievement takes discipline. Big or small, don’t overlook what you’ve achieved so far this year. They all add up to success. 

The first question to ask yourself mid-year is: 

What am I celebrating in my life and as an entrepreneur? 

Look Back to Move Forward

It's time to reflect on how the year is going for your business. This is done by looking at your numbers. They do tell a story of your success and what may need a little TLC. 

Analyze your business's performance. Take a look at your sales data, website traffic, and social media engagement. Look for trends, patterns, and areas of growth or decline. This will give you a clear picture of how your business is doing so far.

From there, identify areas for improvement. Take note of the areas that are not performing as well as you'd like and try to understand why.

Are there any changes you can make to your system that might improve these areas? It's all about finding those opportunities for growth and making the necessary adjustments.

Evaluate Your Goals

Are you still on track to achieve the goals that you set at the beginning of the year? Also, ask yourself if those goals are still relevant to you and your business now. 

With a clear understanding of your business's performance and areas requiring more attention, it's time to set new or readjust the current goals. 

Traditional goal setting uses the SMART acronym. During my coach certification, we studied the version of the SMART acronym modified in the field of NLP. They have a bit of a spin to set achievable outcomes. To be the most successful, make sure your goals are: 

  • S – Specific, Simple, See Yourself Achieving The Goal
  • M – Measurable and Meaningful to You
  • A – As if Now, Achievable, Attainable, Actionable, All Areas of Your Life
  • R – Realistic, Responsible
  • T – Timed, Time-Bound, Toward What You Want

This will ensure that you're setting yourself up for success and have a clear direction moving forward.

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​And You Must Take Midyear Review Action

Once you've completed your midyear review, it's time to take action. Prioritize your goals based on your review, develop an action plan, and break down your goals into smaller, actionable steps. And remember, if you need help, don't hesitate to ask for it. You can hire freelancers, consultants, or employees to support you in achieving your goals and taking your business to the next level.

Time to Wrap This Up

Ongoing review and evaluation are vital for business growth. A midyear review is a powerful tool that allows you to analyze your progress, make informed decisions, and optimize your approach. So, online business owner, let's make this year not just good but absolutely great. It's time to take action and achieve those goals!

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The mid-year mark is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign your strategies to ensure you finish the year stronger than ever.

Don't let the year pass by without taking a purposeful pause to assess your progress and make necessary adjustments.

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Achieve Content Consistency: How to Create a Vision Board on Canva

Achieve Content Consistency: How to Create a Vision Board on Canva

by | Goals, Planning-Organization-Productivity

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Do you ever feel like you have a million ideas floating around in your head for your creative content? Only to struggle to create and stay consistent when it comes to publishing your content? Or maybe you have a goal in mind to create a new sales funnel but can't quite figure out how to make it a reality. How about using a vision board? As an entrepreneur in the online space, I'm guessing you’ve created a vision board at some point to help you clarify your goals, visualize your dreams, and ultimately manifest the life you want. Am I right? What if you create a vision board on Canva for your desktop to achieve content consistency? Today, I’ll share some tips and tricks for designing a vision board that will inspire and motivate you to take action. So whether you're looking to boost your creativity, create content consistency, or simply have fun designing a visual representation of your goals, read on to discover how to create a vision board on Canva so that you can maximize your creativity and figure out if a vision board truly works for you.

Benefits of using a vision board for goal setting

A vision board visually represents your goals, dreams, and aspirations. It's a powerful tool to help you clarify your goals and visualize your future. When you create a vision board, you can see your goals tangibly and visually, which can be incredibly motivating.

 

When you look at your vision board daily, you're reminded of what you're working towards. This can help you stay focused and motivated, even when you encounter obstacles or setbacks.

A vision board is a perfect solution to overcome your content inconsistencies. Or any other struggle you’re attempting to overcome in your business.

That’s why I create a monthly vision board on Canva for my desktop computer. Everything I’m working towards, along with a visual reminder of why I’m working to achieve it.

Just in case you’re unfamiliar with Canva, here are the basics

Canva is a free online graphic design tool that makes it easy to create stunning visual content. With Canva, you can create everything from social media graphics to presentations to vision boards. Here are some of the basics you need to know to get started with Canva:

1. Create an account – To use Canva, you must create one. You can use your email address, Facebook, or Google account to sign up for free.

2. Choose a template – Once you've created an account, you can choose a template to get started. Canva has many templates to choose from to create a vision board. This is how to create a vision board on Canva for your desktop. In the search bar, type in vision board desktop wallpaper.

3. Customize your design

After you've chosen a template, you can customize your design by adding images, text, and other elements. As I mentioned before, I create a new one each month with my current goals and projects that I’m working towards in my business.

Yes, once upon a time, I had the goal of creating consistent content for my blog.

4. Save and download your design

Once you've finished designing your vision board, you can download the image and set it as your desktop. You’ll see it all the time! That’s why I love to have it on my desktop to keep me motivated and focused on my goals.

Tips for how to create a vision board on Canva

Now that you understand the basics of Canva let's dive into some tips and tricks for designing an effective vision board. Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Choose the right images and fonts for your vision board

When you're designing your vision board, it's important to choose images and fonts that resonate with you. You want your vision board to reflect your unique personality and style, so don't be afraid to choose images and fonts that speak to you! Personally, I use my brand fonts and color because I love them.

2. Add the Current Month's Calendar

While you do not need to do this, I like to put a calendar of the current month. I know this is the one thing I’m working toward that month. 

If it is a quarterly goal, add all three to the months and keep it until you achieve it. 

The easiest way to do this is to search for the current month and year when you are in the design from the left sidebar menu. I find a calendar I like and add it as a separate page. Then I group the calendar elements together; you may need to delete the other design elements in the background to do this successfully. 

 

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3. Adding motivational quotes and affirmations

In addition to images and fonts, you can add motivational quotes and affirmations to your vision board. These can be powerful reminders of what you're working towards and help keep you motivated and focused.

4. Organizing your vision board for maximum impact

When designing your vision board, it's important to think about how you want to organize it. Generally, I choose a template that speaks to me and go with it. But, you do you, arrange them in a way that feels visually appealing to you.

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It’s time to wrap this up. 

Creating a vision board is a powerful tool for clarifying your goals and aspirations, staying motivated, and achieving the life and business you want. 

By choosing the right images and fonts, adding motivational quotes and affirmations, and organizing your vision board for maximum impact, you can create a vision board that truly works for you. So why not give it a try? Create your own vision board on Canva today and start visualizing the life of your dreams! So, grab your laptop and get started today! Okay, maybe not today; instead, schedule time on your calendar to get it done. Better yet, set it as a recurring monthly action item in your project management system! 

Thank you so much for reading this, Friend I appreciate you, and I hope you have a wonderful week! 

Overly Ambitious Goals: How They Impact Your Work-Life Balance

Overly Ambitious Goals: How They Impact Your Work-Life Balance

by | Goals

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Have you ever found yourself swept away by the intoxicating thrill of setting goals that may be overly ambitious, only to question later if it is aligned with your overarching “why” or if it was set more as a vanity goal? While the goal may be achievable, is it a goal that is truly fulfilling? I must confess I've fallen into this trap recently, especially when juggling my commitment to publishing podcasts while still being there for my clients and family. I had to step back to look at my goal to reach 100 podcast episodes before the end of the year. Come on, Friend, let’s explore the alluring tap of overly ambitious goals and finding balance. 

A Personal Journey into Overambition

Yes, I must admit I was too ambitious with my content creation goal. Do you set goals that may be overly ambitious out of pure excitement?  Well, this was me with the number of podcasts I could publish consistently and finding balance to be present for my clients and family.

This was my thought; it will be so cool to have 100 podcasts before the end of the year. It’s doable. Totally doable cause I set the alluring ambitious goal only looking at the numbers and not considering the possible effects.

I kinda wish I could tell you this was the first time I’d done this, but it would be a lie, and most of the time, I’ll push through because I set the goal. Ask my husband, I’m stubborn. What happens to me when I do this instead of enjoying the progress toward the goal? Suddenly, it is a box that I need to check off, no longer a goal I feel aligned with. I’ll go through the motions not with excitement but with dread. I have a hard time throwing in the towel. I’ll tell myself you can do this, and I’ll run myself ragged.

A Quick Recap From Last Week

I touched on this briefly last week in episode 17. On the point of knowing how much organic content you can create without feeling overwhelmed. Friend, this question is so very important. It will vary for each of us. We all have different things on our plates.

I discovered really quickly that putting out three podcasts a week, while doable, was causing me to say “no” to things that I wanted to say “yes” to. Seriously, my ambition gets the best of me sometimes.

I’ve had enough failed attempts at creating consistent pillar content that I know my sweet spot is one piece of organic content a week. This is the right amount to allow me to find a balance between running a business and my family. I ignored this when setting my goal of 100 episodes before the end of 2023.

I thought no big deal, I’ll batch record and have my VA handle everything else. Well, until something happened to the recordings, eight episodes of batch work were gone. Well, not gone exactly; I sounded like a super fast-talking chipmunk. Let’s say I was in complete horror when I found this out, just as we are getting into one of our busiest times this year, graduation time. My three kids are graduating from either college or high school this month.

Are you sitting on the edge of your seat, wondering about my reaction? 

Of course, you are wondering, LOL. 

At first, I cried a little frustrated with myself. Oh, and believe me, at one point, I would have pushed through and batch-recorded all eight of them again.  With the thought, no big deal, I can find time.

But you see, that “time” that I’d be required to find would cause me to say “no” to a lot of important things we have going on right now. Only to say “yes” to my overly ambitious goal.  

You may not be impressed with me, but I truly was. Instead of batch recording them again, I asked myself what is the lesson here? What is the message that God is sending me? I stepped back to look for my message; everything happens for a reason, am I right?  

Is this goal aligned with my why? 

Asking this question tends to give me insight when I set or want to set overly ambitious goals. Sometimes I’m selfish and want to do things for vanity or what I’ll receive in return.

We are not intended to serve ourselves in this life. We have been given specific gifts from God to help serve one another. 

For this reason, I had to step back, reflect on my overly ambitious goals, and find a balance that allowed me to say “yes” to the things that truly mattered.

Was it hard? Yes, I feel the desire creep in,100% I do. 

However, I set the goal without sitting down and determining if it would be realistic and achievable with everything I’ve already committed to this year. 

Do I feel out of integrity, going back and changing only after a short period of time? Yes, a little. But, this goal in only a few weeks infringed on my overarching why: to create an impact while being present for my family. 

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The Lure of Overly Ambitious Goals

Oh, yes, they bring feelings of exhilaration when setting goals with high aspirations. C’mon, you know that feeling when you totally crush a goal that has been working hard to achieve? 

You can already feel the joy that will come when the dream of accomplishing that extraordinary goal is a reality. All the atta girls you’ll get from your clients, friends, or family members only reinforce the desire to set overly ambitious goals. There is one small problem when these types of goals are made from a space; it would be so cool without thinking through how they will impact finding balance for the things that truly matter. 

The Reality Check: Juggling Clients, Family, and Ambitious Goals

The initial enthusiasm will start to wear off, and the mounting pressure of meeting aggressive deadlines will force you to say no to the things you want to say yes to. In the end, this realization will be the reality check to help make the hard decision of letting go of this goal. 

The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Need for Change

Let me tell you; it takes a whole bucketful of courage to look at yourself in the mirror and say, “Hey, I think I bit off more than I can chew.” You see, there's a certain charm in admitting that you've been overly ambitious – it’s kind of like eating a whole pan of warm, gooey, fresh rice crispy bars by yourself; initially, it seems like a great idea until you're halfway through, and the guilt of keeping them all for yourself kicks in. That's when you know it's time to quit while you're ahead and share it with your family. 

Pause, and reevaluate your priorities. It's about taking a long, hard look at your why and asking, “Is this goal truly in alignment with my why or is it more of a vanity metric?” 

And sometimes, it's about admitting that it wasn’t completely thought through it was a goal made from excitement, just like my 100 episodes. 

Finding Balance and Redefining Success

You know, there's a certain finesse involved in setting realistic goals. Not every goal is a good goal to strive for, yes, they should challenge you, but not to the point where you’re overwhelmed and questioning what the heck you were thinking setting this goal. 

It is okay to step back and readjust the goal to be a little less ambitious so that you have the space to say yes to the things that matter and the people that matter. 

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The ongoing pursuit of balance, growth, and happiness

I’m guessing we both want to pursue all the goals that grow us personally and our businesses. If you find yourself in the future contemplating if your goal is a little on the ambitious side or if it is simply stretching you. 

  • Be sure to sleep on goal; heck, you may even need a week.
  • Circle back on the goal and ask yourself the following questions for a better gauge. 
  • Is this goal in alignment with my why? 
  • If I say yes to this goal, will I have enough bandwidth to be present for my family, clients, and potential growth opportunities that may come up? 
  • What is driving my desire to set this overly ambitious goal? 
  • Am I realistically able to achieve this goal in this time frame, with all my prior commitments? 
  • Will setting this goal allow me to maintain balance in my life?

It’s important to clearly understand what you want to achieve and what steps you need to take to get there. However, it's equally important to recognize that you can't do everything. As much as we want to, our goal must be prioritized and either let go of, the end date readjust or moved out to a future start date. 

If you struggle with a goal, remember it is okay to reevaluate and redirect. As a busy online business owner, you have enough going on without the added stress of an overly ambitious goal.Heck, if you’re looking to Find Balance in your life and business, I invite you to download my free resource, Find Balance.

Thank you so much for reading, friend; I hope this was helpful. I appreciate you, and I hope you have a wonderful week.

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