10 Ways To Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever!

10 Ways To Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever!

Happy New Year!!

Yes! 2016 is finally here!  There is so much excitement for women in business to get all jumped up about.

If you have been watching the predictions with interest as I have, then you will know that this year is set to see more women starting their own businesses than the previous few years.

This is because more and more women are realising that being employed is not providing the flexibility and freedom that women crave in order to be do and have the things that they desire.

Women are happy to take risks and to strive for the dream, to live life on their own terms and finally take the leap to starting their own business.

In my own experience of working with women I have noticed that there has been an increase in women joining my networking group Stiletto Millionaires looking for more support, companionship and inspiration from other female owned businesses.

It can be lonely working for yourself, having to figure it all out on your own and being stuck behind a computer all day.  It is important to plan your time wisely and get connected to the outside world as part of your daily or weekly routine.

2016 Your Best Year

Setting goals and creating plans for how you want to achieve your own successes is a necessary part of being a female entrepreneur and there is always great ways to do this.  So, if you have not found a way to do this that fits in with your lifestyle or work schedule then here are a few ways for you to start preparing for the year ahead.

  1. Review The Previous Year – This is a really good place to start planning your 2016.  Take stock of what happened in your business and life the previous year and really assess what worked well and what didn’t work so well and then look at why this happened and the possible solutions so that you can avoid the same mistakes this year.  This exercise will also help you to plan for better results this year as you will have a good idea of the effort levels required to get the results you seek for this year.
  2. Find An Accountability Buddy – This could be your best friend, a person that you consider to be your mentor or someone that you speak to regularly enough for them to hold you accountable for what you say you are going to do.
  3. Join A Group Of Like-minded People – Find your tribe and connect with them on a regular basis to be inspired by what others are doing so that you can feel motivated to take action on your own projects and aspirations.
  4. Create A Vision Board – This is one of my best ways to get aligned to my goals and it is a very powerful one when you have put your intentions into creating something visual for you to focus your energy and attention on.
  5. Give Your Business Some T.L.C. – The principles of TLC in my world for your business is T-Time, L-Leverage, C-Creativity.  If you can be committed to giving your business some committed Time then your business will love you back with awesome clients.  Seek opportunities in your business to Leverage your efforts to get more out of the work you have already done.  Repurposing your online and offline content means that you are able to spend more time on other things like spending time with your family, friends or having some much needed “me-time”.  Your content can then be used for online programmes, e-courses, group programmes or speaking gigs.
  6. Love Yourself First – Self-love is high on the agenda for 2016.  Every successful female entrepreneur takes time out to recharge and reflect by taking spa breaks, travelling to inspiring destinations or visiting favourite spot to journal and meditate on a regular basis.  When these activities are placed as high on the agenda as goal setting and marketing, then there is less chance of overwhelm or burn-out being able to creep in.  Make it a priority so you can be the best that you can be on all levels for yourself, your business and your family.
  7. Flirt With Sales – Create some sexy sales funnels with teaser lead magnets so that you can give curious potential clients a reason to call you up for a discovery date.  Automate this process so that you can create, build and nurture your mailing list of possible clients.  Remember – the money is in the list.  Without a list there is no money honey.  You must create a list of your ideal clients and you must stay in touch with them to remind them of why they need to work with you.  This is your opportunity to let them know what they are missing out on if they do not get in touch.
  8. Use A Planner To Organise Your Business and Life – For as long as I can remember I have always had a diary to help plan and organise my family’s lives.  I use a physical planner and digital apps to organise us.  It is essential that you find the right tools for you and your lifestyle and start mapping out your year for your business in 90 day chunks for the best business productivity.  It is also useful for planning your holidays and any important celebrations and annual events.
  9. Receive Support by Outsourcing Tasks – Be honest with yourself and take a good look at all of the areas in your life that you are  spending too much time not working in your zone of genius and doing tasks that you don’t even like.  Chances are there is someone out there that loves doing what you don’t.  Make a list of the things that you could outsources and find out if there is anyone that you could hire to support you in your life and business.  You may be looking to find a good dog walker to help you with walking your dog during the day so you can spend time at the gym or doing some discovery calls.
  10. Hire A Coach – Working with a coach is one of the best investments you will make for you to be committed to your goals this year.  Being coached helps you to map out and strategise how you are going to create the results that you desire so that you can achieve your wildest dreams in your business or life.  I encourage you to find a coach that you connect with and ask people that you know if they have ever worked with a coach and see if you get any recommendations.  Once you have set your mind on working with a coach see if they are available to book a date for a conversation about your specific goals and if you are confident about the results you can achieve the next step is to hire them!

This year is going to be an awesome year for women who are driven to be in the driving seat of their lives.  If you feel ready to get started on your personal journey to transform your life or business for 2016, then I hope these 10 Ways To Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever have given you some quick action steps to start discovering and planning for your desires to be your reality this year.

If you are looking for a coach to support you with mapping out your goals for this year and would like some clarity on what steps to take next, then I would be happy to be your guide.  I am hosting special strategy calls this month focused on helping you to transform areas in your business and life.

Book Your “2016 Best Year Ever” Strategy Call” HERE

CTA Strategy Call

Follow:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Instagram


Looking for Something?