It’s a NEW YEAR!  (almost)  This calls for a NEW PLAN!  Over the month of December we are reflecting on the past, present, and future of our business.  You’ll want to revisit our posts from last week where we peeked into the past and conducted a marketing review, operational  review, and financial review of 2011.

This week, let’s focus on the present.  We’re doing a bit of introspection and working on ourselves this week.

I always get to this time of year and appreciate the time with family and friends.  I appreciate the slower work pace (albeit more frenetic holiday pace).  And, I begin the new year with a desire to have better balance in my life.  Do you feel this way too?

But, I’m a firm believer that work-life balance is a complete myth.  We make choices with how we spend our time.  (As I’m writing this post I have literally stopped 3 times so far to hug my daughter Lili who has wandered into the office.  I literally have chosen to stop what I am doing, look over, smile, and hug her.  This is a choice.)  I have had to work on being conscious of these choices and being much more intentional with how I spend my time.

And so today, I want you to think about your perception of balance.  Here’s some questions that will help you…

What is balance to you?

How will you live a life that is balanced under this definition?

What limitations do you need to set on yourself to do this?

When do you need to say ‘no’ more often?

When do you need to say ‘yes’ more often?

How have you been challenged in making these choices in the past?

A holiday deal for you…

Throughout these 3 weeks, we’ll be offering $100 off The Simple Plan Exclusive which is our one-to-one partnership with small business owners to help build a business plan.  Simply visit The Simple Plan website to learn more about The Exclusive and enter the discount code “2012” when you enroll.  This offer is only good through December 30th and space is limited to first-come-first-served.