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By Gillian MartinTrainer, Speaker & Social EntrepreneurCaptivating Solutions ConsultancyEmail: captivatingsolutions.ja@gmail.comLOOKING BACK AT 2016

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017

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As 2016 turns its back and 2017 peeps out with possibilities, it is an opportune time to look back and to look ahead

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Look back at 2016 and look ahead to 2017

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Look Back at 2016

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Look back at the year that has just gone

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Look back from the following perspectives: Personal OrganizationalNational Global

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Do the following:

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Identify the lessons

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Make a summary of 2016

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Identify the most significant issues and milestones in 2016

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Identify the key themes for 2016

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Describe 2016 It was a year of

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Develop an inspirational quote that summarizes the most potent message that 2016 sends

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Let the inspirational quote developed become your 2017 mantra

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Note the errors made in 2016 and develop an improvement plan for 2017

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Note your greatest accomplishments for 2016

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Build on the accomplishments, use them and be inspired by them in 2017

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NB Your greatest accomplishments could be accolades received, assets acquired or other accomplishments

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However, the greatest accomplishments could be other things of value such as: the decision to finally forgive someone, overcoming a tough challenge or growing in the faith

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Look Ahead to 2017

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Set 2017 goals

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Include goals of various forms

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Examples of goals to include: weaknesses to be eliminatedvirtues to be improved onnew skills and interests to be acquired

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Set S.M.A.R.T. goals - goals must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely

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Put plan into action

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Commit plans to God: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed Proverbs 16:13

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Assign 1 day to pray about each goal. For example: January 1 developing the virtue of patienceJanuary 2 developing a resilient spiritJanuary 3 managing my emotions

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Make 2017 the year you do the things you always wanted to do but might not have otherwise done in your lifetime

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Look toward 2017 and look forward to 2017

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Make 2017 like no other year you have ever experienced before

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Let the mistakes of 2016 be your wisdom in 2017

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Let the challenges of 2016 be your strength for 2017

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Let your failures in 2016 be your success in 2017 and beyond!

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All honour be to the Lord Jesus Christ, the God of 2017 and beyond!

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Some of the Workshops Offered by Captivating Solutions Consultancy In/Via Churches Include:Personal Leadership: Design Your Life Reach Your DestinyMotivational Seminar: Living Your Dreams

Facing the Future: The Future of Your DreamsMaximizing Your Potential: The Best of YouPersonal Growth: Reaching for the StarsPersonal Excellence: Raising the Bar

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