When I sat down to plan my business content for 2013 I immediately thought, “How can I best break up the year?” My yoga practice came to mind, probably because I was in a class trying to clear my head when the idea of themes dawned on me. When practicing yoga, each sessions revolves around a special phrase or word, while still maintaining an overarching message. It’s those themes that always end up remaining top of mind later. If you think about it, the same can be said for favorite blogs and authors too.
So, for rest of year when you visit this blog at the start of each month you’ll find a new topic or word, something to carry with you over the next 30 days. Now, I’m a little late with January but look for a new theme coming soon in February.
The theme for January is Rejuvenate.
If you like, print the image below, save it to your desktop, or paste it to your vision board. (You have a vision board, right? If not, add that to your to-do list and learn how to make one here.) As a small note, all the photos I plan to use will be my own from everyday life or travel. I have sort of an Instagram obsession.
Keep this message somewhere safe and use it as a reminder: You are a fabulous women entrepreneur and the world can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
Have a word suggestion? Let me know!
January 2013: Rejuvenate
Yes, 365 days have already flown by and next year this time we’ll be saying the same thing. It’s a blessing and a curse for us entrepreneurs, particularly if you’re a Type-A or Achiever like me. But, even for those that aren’t, the new year is a natural time to re examine goals, priorities, projects and lists. It’s the best excuse to make some radical (or not so radical) changes to your daily routine and rejuvenate yourself and your business. (That haircut you’ve been debating? Do it! Clothes you’ve been wanting to replace? Toss em! It’s 2013 yippee!)
This month set aside some time to give your business the boost it needs to tackle a new year head on. I know I’m going to be taking a whole Friday to sit with my new Moleskin, markers and some lovely tea to get it all out on paper. When I’m done, I’ll share with you a few of my aspirations for the next quarter. This year I’m trying something new and only looking at slices of time, instead all 12 months at once, thanks to fellow blogger and friend Nicole Antoinette and her new e-book called “Why Wait?”
Maybe this is something for you to consider too.
Web updates, for example, are always a safe place to start. One of my goals is to breathe some new life into the look and feel of my business website in 2013. I’m going to be making some changes to my business with the help of this classy graphic design duo and I can’t wait! Look for that facelift sometime in the spring.
Wondering where to start? Here are some suggestions for ways to rejuvenate your business as we head into the new year:
- Scout out a local photographer and take some fresh photos for the web.
- Contact a graphic designer about using a new font or accent color in marketing materials.
- Update website copy to reflect new product offerings, calls to action or changes to your About Me section.
- Work with a web designer to create new buttons, banners or headers.
- Find a new way to make your email signature really pop!
- Switch out your profile avatars and update social networking backgrounds to reflect your new look.
- Sit down with a photographer and take a few new headshots or portraits. I have a friend who gets new headshots every year because she loves getting dolled up. Who doesn’t?!
These are just a few easy ways to make tweaks to your business to make it feel vibrant again.
How do plan to rejuvenate your business as we head into the new year? What are some things on your goals list? Share with us!
Cheers!
