Hi everyone

Talking to a number of colleagues we were all sharing how hard we were finding getting back into the swing of work….after the long summer holidays – ok that’s for the kids, but let’s be honest work does slow down in August…..Which has made me re-appraise my approach to ‘getting back to work’.

Over the summer I have had time to reflect, how I might reposition my business, what I want to achieve before Christmas, maybe re-write the web page, start that course I promised I would…..but if I’m not careful all my plans will get lost if I approach work as the same old, same old way…..nothing will change, Christmas will come and go, another year over…..so take control of going back to work!

• Really engage with what’s going on around you – if you don’t like it – change it, or accept it but don’t moan about it
• Aim high, nothing is out of your reach
• Make those summer promises firm goals
• Take the first step in making them happen, no matter how small
• Write them down, tell others….this shows personal commitment
• Show an interest in others hopes and aspirations
• Start telling people what you need, ask what they need from you
• Spend time with people, who energise and motivate you
• Move away from those who drain you
• Ask team members, in 121’s, what promises they made to themselves – don’t be afraid if they have decided to find a new job. Better to know now then later – you might still have time to do something about it…