↗️ Upgrade your Reflections from 'Doing' to 'Being'

As 2024 winds down, I'm reflecting – and I bet you are too. Instead of rushing into 2025, let's pause and "lean into being," not just "doing."

In professional coaching, we focus on who we are, not just what we do. It's a powerful shift that transforms leadership and life and triggers real personal growth.

For example, instead of just focusing on doing tasks like "completing a project" or "hitting a sales target," we also focus on being a leader who inspires, a colleague who collaborates, or a person who learns and grows.

Think of 2024 as a road trip. Now, at the final stop, let's look at the map and see not just where we've been (the projects we finished, the goals we achieved), but who we've been along the way and how we changed (our mindset, our approach, our relationships).

Ask yourself:

◘ What did I learn about who I am this year? (Did I discover I'm more resilient than I thought? Or that I value connection more than achievement?)

◘ How did I improve how I show up, even a little? (Did I become a better listener? More patient? More present?)

◘ Which relationship deserves more focus on how I connect? (Do I need to be more intentional about spending quality time with my team? Or be more vulnerable with my peers?)

◘ What way of being do I want to leave behind? (Do I want to stop being so reactive? Or stop being so critical of myself?)

◘ What way of being am I excited to embrace in 2025? (Do I want to be more courageous? More compassionate? More curious?)

It's easy to get caught up in "doing" (the tasks, the goals, the achievements), but it's in moments of reflection on who we are (our values, our mindset, our presence) that we find the most valuable lessons.

This week, lean into being, not just doing. You might be surprised. ☺️

Wishing you a reflective end to the year and a fantastic start to 2025!