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Ah, December. The month where we all collectively decide it’s time to reflect, regroup, and - for some of us - panic a little. 😅 If you're in business, it’s like the final lap of a marathon. You're tired, but you also want to make sure you cross the finish line with style.
So, how do you wrap up your year in a way that screams "SUCCESS!"? By thinking outside the box. Or, better yet, getting rid of the box altogether. Let me explain.
Boxes are great for wrapping gifts, but in business, they can hold us back. They make us think there's only one way to solve a problem, one strategy that works, or one definition of success.
But what if we ditched the box and got creative? Here are three ways to break free from end-of-year "box thinking":
🎯 1. Rethink Your Goals: Did you set sky-high goals in January that now feel... optimistic? Instead of beating yourself up, ask: What progress have I made? What small wins can I build on? Sometimes the "Aha!" moment comes from focusing on the steps you did take, not the ones you didn’t.
🎉 2. Celebrate Your Quirks: You know that weird habit you have in meetings? Or that unconventional idea you shelved because it felt “too different”? Dust it off. Success often hides in the ideas we’re too scared to try. (Just ask the person who invented ugly Christmas sweaters.)
🔄 3. Flip the Script on Your Routine: Stuck in the same old rhythm? Try shaking things up. If you always start your day with emails, start with brainstorming instead. If your meetings are always in the same format, try a walking meeting or a virtual coffee chat. Sometimes, just tweaking how we do things can spark fresh ideas and renewed energy.
And here’s a little holiday secret: Success isn’t a perfectly wrapped gift - it’s a messy package of learning, experimenting, and showing up again and again.
So, as 2025 approaches, let’s commit to thinking bigger, bolder, and maybe even weirder. Who knows what amazing opportunities we’ll unwrap? 🎄
What’s one “outside the box” idea you’re excited to try before the year ends? Let me know - I’d love to cheer you on! 👇
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✨ I’m Vered Ohanna from Success Engineering - helping business owners and executives align their mindset, passion, strategy, and actions for long-term success.
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