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

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.