If you’re blowing off New Year’s Resolutions after Christmas, stay with me here!

You might be thinking, “Nothing you say is going to change my mind, Ingrid. I just don't do them…and I’m not even going to think about the long view of my life until at least January.”

If so, check out this week’s blog anyway. It will get you fired up for the New Year…

But if, on the other hand, you’re heading into Christmas anticipating making some big changes in the new year, and you’re feeling a bit nervous, I hope this blog post helps you stay inspired to keep going!

10 Things I Love About Taking the Long View At Christmas 

1. Recharging your energy

This is a tiring time of year. There are 101 things to still get done this week before you can fully relax. But at some point you will be able to sit down, enjoy the holidays and possibly even get away to a new environment. By the end of this holiday season you will have recharged a bit and have the energy to take a longer view of your l...

When I first started following my own strengths practice, I found it challenging to find the time to sit down, write down my vision and map out critical milestones leading towards them.

As a business leader at a large company, of course I put goals in writing and measured progress all the time for my employer. Following this practice for my employer vs. for me were two different matters.

Demands on my time came from everywhere. It was like I had a sign on me that said, “Look at her, she can take care of it!'', attracting more commitments that would take away my focus from my most heartfelt aspirations. 

This of course included life outside of work—important commitments for family, friends, home, health and other communities.

If you’re incredibly busy, not 100% clear about how you are going to realize your big dream (or are thinking about being more intentional about it in 2023) and you’re finding it tough to make time for it, you’re not alone.

And, as I explain here in this week’s...