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What can you do if your year is not going as planned?

31/1/2023

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2023 has been a very interesting year so far. We are only in week five of the year. A lot has happened in this short year. When the year started, I was excited about everything I would accomplish. After a month, I am checking in on the progress I have made so far and adjusting my expectations. If you are feeling like me, this blog post is for you.
 
This blog post will explore five things we can all do to bridge this phase in our lives. Check out some of the "Her Plan" posts for tips and resources for having your best year yet.
 
#1: Take care of yourself

With everything going on in our lives, it is crucial that we prioritize our needs. Taking care of our mental and physical health is very important. Remember that you can only pour from a full cup. 
 
Questions to consider

  • What is one thing that you can do to take care of your mental health?
  • What is one thing that you can do to take care of your physical health?
 
#2: Accept things that are out of your control 
The biggest lesson I am learning this year is that so many things are out of my control. I made plans, some things worked, and life happened. It can be tough to accept the fact that things might turn out differently than we planned.
 
Questions to consider
  • What happened this year that you are struggling to accept?
  • Where do you need to let go of your urge to control things?
 
#3: Adapt your plans and be open to more change
As the end of the first month came, I got nervous about where I was with my goals for the year. I have had to focus on adapting to things that I did not plan for. From my professional life, I know that a good plan is one that can change with real-world circumstances.
 
Questions to consider
  • What has changed in your plans for the year so far?
  • How will you adapt your plans to your new reality?
 
#4: Connect with people around you
The people in our lives are very important. Especially when life gets complicated, you need to surround yourself with good people who care about you. It is very easy to forget the power of human connections.
 
Questions to consider
  • Who are the people in your life that you enjoy being around? 
  • How will you ensure you connect with people who care about you every week?
 
#5: Keep going and chasing your dreams
We need to continue working towards our goals. I know that when things go differently than we planned, it is easy to abandon our plans. Once you have updated your plans, it is a good time to recommit and start taking steps toward your goals.
 
Questions to consider
  • What small actions can you take toward your goals?
  • What are you excited about this year?
 
Final Thoughts
You are doing great!!! Remind yourself of the fact that you have everything it takes to be successful when your mind starts trying to tell you that you are failing.
We all still have 11 months to experience and accomplish great things in 2023. Let's keep going. 
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How working in Tech has felt lately

24/1/2023

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For the past six months, there has been news of large tech companies letting go of many employees. As someone who works for a big Tech company, I have been holding my breath until the time comes for my company. And then, on Friday, January 20th, the day came when thousands of people were let go.
 
Fortunately, I was not impacted by the recent layoffs. However, a lot of people that I have worked with were affected. My heart goes to everyone who has lost their jobs over the last months. Special thanks to all the amazing people that I have worked with over the past years.
 
I typically like my blog posts to be practical and solution-oriented. However, in today's blog post, I would like to share my current thoughts.
 
Working in Germany vs. the US 
When I worked in Germany, there was mutual respect between employer and employee. Having three months to break the contract we made with each other ensured the decision was well thought through and planned. The first time I saw someone terminated on the spot and sent home shocked me to the core. I could not imagine the feeling you have after working for a company for so many years and them letting you go like that. My husband warned me about being realistic about how quickly things can change at work.
 
Letting our work define who we are
Tying our identity to our jobs is very easy. We spend a lot of our time working and have come to believe that our professional worth is tied to a job. One of my coworkers shared how much seeing people being let go reminded her that she needed to re-discover her identity outside work. I have been working very hard over the past two years, and I am worried that my job is playing a more prominent role in my life than I would like it to be.
 
The role that being employed plays in our lives
A lot of us still need to work for our financial security. The first thing I did when other Tech companies started laying people off was to create a financial contingency plan for our family. I grew up poor, so surviving on less money is not as scary to me. However, now that we have a child, I want to do everything in my power to provide all the good things he needs. Being financially stable is more important at this phase of my life, and losing my job at this time would have caused us to make some serious changes.
 
Final Thoughts: Where do we go from here?
This past weekend I spent a lot of time reflecting on how we are all feeling and trying to figure out our next steps. The only thought that kept coming back to my mind was the importance of community in chaotic times like these. With everything happening that is out of our control, we need to be there for one another. If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out to me. I am hoping for better times for everyone.

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How is your Year going so far?

17/1/2023

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At the time of writing this post, we have marked the end of the second week of 2023. It already feels like it has been a very long two weeks. Some of us are having the year we set out to have, and some are not yet there. As I wrapped up my day, I reflected on how hard we can be on ourselves for not following our new goals, intentions, or resolutions for the year. 
 
In this blog post, we will rekindle our fire for this year with the help of five thoughts. Check out some of the "Her Plan" posts for tips and resources for having your best year yet.
 
#1: You still have 50 more weeks in 2023
The new year has just started, and there are many more weeks left in the year to accomplish your goals. Staying strong for the journey's length helps you be successful. With that being said, there are lessons that we can learn from how the last two weeks went. The main realization that I came to was that I am packing my calendar because I keep telling myself that I need to frontload all the work so I can have a more relaxed year. I need to allow myself to relax in line with my intention of settling down this year.  
 
Questions to reflect on
  • How will you pace yourself over the whole year?
  • What lessons did you learn over the past two weeks? 
 
#2: You will need some patience
Especially if you set bold goals for your year, you will need time and patience as you work towards them. The changes that we need to make in our lives in order to accomplish bold goals are very significant. Be patient with yourself and others around you. It is essential to keep working towards your goals and not give up on the next 50 weeks only because of how the first two weeks have been for you.
 
Questions to reflect on
  • What significant changes do you need to make? 
  • What small steps and changes can you make to accomplish your big goals?
 
#3: You need to practice new behaviors
When life gets busy, it is very easy to fall back and do things that come naturally to us. One of the things that became very clear this year is that I have been doing what I wanted to leave in 2022. I need to start learning new habits to have the year I want.
 
Questions to reflect on
  • What old behaviors do you need to let go of?
  • What new habits do you need to learn to be successful this year?
 
#4: You can learn valuable lessons from reflecting
Taking the time to reflect on the last two weeks allows you to adjust for the coming weeks. One of the valuable lessons that I have learned about accomplishing goals is that it is important to check on your progress regularly. That way, you know the progress you are making and are aware of what you need to be doing differently.
 
Questions to reflect on
  • What did you learn from your reflection on the past two weeks?
  • What actions are you planning to take over the next two weeks?
 
#5: You have what it takes to have a great year
Many of our worries and concerns come from a place of not believing that we can succeed. Some things will come to you more effortlessly, and others will take much more work. The truth is that you have what it takes. Keep believing that you will be successful and have a great year.
 
Questions to reflect on
  • Who are the people who can be your accountability partners and cheerleaders on this journey?
  • How will you celebrate your progress (no matter how small)?
 
Final Thoughts
I really wanted to write this blog post to encourage others and myself who need the extra spark at this time of the year. In a few months, we will look back on this time and the feeling we had and smile about the progress that we have made.
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How I am planning to have a great Year in 2023

10/1/2023

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Happy New Year, and Welcome to 2023! I wish you and your family a great year with many lovely memories. As we start this new year, I am very excited about the experiences, celebrations, and lessons we will learn.
 
In this blog post, I will share tips for starting your year right and share my goals for an incredible 2023. Check out some of my "Her Plan" posts to help you start your year right.
 
How can you set yourself up for success in 2023?
Having a comprehensive planning process is one of the foundational steps to setting goals that you will accomplish. The five steps below help me reflect on the past year and create a solid plan for the year ahead.
  • Reflect on your goals from previous years - what were your 2022 goals? What were some of the lessons you learned?
  • Set your goals for 2023 - what would you like to accomplish in 2023? Why do you want to achieve these goals?
  • Explore the needed resources - what will help you accomplish your goals in 2023? 
  • Think about what will make you proud at the end of the year - at the end of 2023, what would you be proud you did or experienced? 
  • Plan to help people and do good - we are very focused on ourselves and sometimes forget the role we can play in influencing our community
 
MC's Journey - My plan for 2023
This year feels very different for me. The last three years have focused on planning and working very hard to accomplish the best I can in all areas of my life. As I kick off this year, I really want it to be a year when I enjoy the great things in life and settle into my new phase. The thought of slowing down the pace is very new to me. I have a lot to learn about settling down and discovering my own unique way.
 
Following the tradition over the last five years, I will share my goals for 2023 across the different important areas of my life.
 
My theme for 2023 is "finding rest and reconnecting with myself. " Some of the high-level goals that I want to accomplish include the following:
  • Personal: Prioritize my rest, physical and mental well-being
  • Family: Create memories and enjoy our time as a family
  • Professional: Rebuild my professional networks and amplify my team's work
  • Financial: Make my next major investment
  • Business: Build communities that support one another
  • Learning: Hone and discover new Leadership skills 
  • Bold Goal: Enjoy my life
        
Final Thoughts
One of the practices that I learned a few years ago was to imagine you are at the end of the year and look back at your experiences. At the end of 2023, I would like to say the following things:
  • I enjoyed the journey while I achieved my goal
  • I made deep connections with people around me 
  • I said yes to experiences that I have always wanted to do 
 
Time to Reflect
  • What do you want to accomplish in 2023?
  • What do you want to do differently this year?
  • What are you excited about the most this year?
  • What are you concerned the most about this year
  • How are you going to take care of yourself?
 
Great resources
Check out some of my other posts that will help you start your year right
  • Why are you not achieving your goals?
  • About your goals: How to start planning for 2022
  • How to do something you have been procrastinating
  • How to do things you are afraid of
  • The Power of being Consistent
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