It’s tempting to put everything off until the new year, but I’d encourage you to ask: Why wait?

As much as I wish future-me was more motivated than current-me, she’s not! I’ve found it’s better to let commitment and discipline move me, rather than waiting for motivation to strike.

A shout-out to everyone who’s booked in with me in the last week with exactly this attitude: new coachees ready to invest in their growth, teams eager to enhance how they collaborate as high-performing units, and organisations conducting psychometrics for recruitment to ensure they start the new year with a full team in place.

If something has been on your mind—whether it’s sorting out a tricky situation with a team member, developing your leadership skills, taking up exercise, or even booking that long-overdue health check-up—it’s likely tying up valuable mental space. Instead of letting it weigh on you, consider using that energy to take a small step forward.

Starting is usually the hardest part, but once you do, it’s easier to maintain that momentum. Since the timing will never be perfect, what’s one small thing you can do today to help you make a start or make progress? Future-you will thank you for it!

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