Setting Sail
for Your Destination
by: Pat Morgan
Whether taking on a new project,
starting a new job, beginning a new relationship, retiring, relocating, or any
new start, setting sail can be the most exciting and exhilarating part of the
journey. The anticipation that comes with taking off toward your destination
helps to propel you forward. However, setting sail may also be accompanied by
challenges or feelings of anxiety and fear as you leave the safety of the known
to risk stepping into the unknown. For me, the past two years have been a time
of new beginnings. A move to a
Four Tips for Setting Sail Successfully
1. VISUALIZE THE DESIRED
OUTCOME. Get clear about the results you want to achieve. Take some time to
think about your desired outcome and to visualize yourself having already
achieved it. Think about what it will look like and how you will feel. Write
down your goal and keep it in front of you to help you focus as you navigate
your journey.
Ask yourself: What outcome do I want from this situation?
2. CHART YOUR COURSE. Create a
plan that will guide you to your desired outcome. Taking time to plan will help
you be more prepared for unexpected events that may happen along the way. Not
only does a plan serve as a compass to guide you on your journey, but it also
frees you from the constant pressure of deciding where to go next.
Ask yourself: Where do I want to go? When do I want to get there? What course do I need to chart?
3. TAKE ACTION. Decide that you
will take action toward your dreams and goals. Taking action creates momentum
and positive energy to propel you forward. Small steps taken consistently lead
to big accomplishments. Whether it is a diet, an exercise plan, a major project
or a college degree, the job is easier and less daunting when it is broken down
into smaller steps. Decide that you will do one thing everyday for your dream.
Ask yourself: What is one thing I can do now to get into action?
4. ENJOY THE JOURNEY. Life
cannot be collected. Happiness cannot be traveled to, earned, owned, worn or
consumed. It is found in the present moment. Reward yourself for having the
courage to try something new and look for ways to celebrate along the way.
Ask yourself: What will I do this week to have fun and celebrate my journey?
As mark Twain said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream."
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About The Author Pat Morgan, MBA and
Professional Coach, has 10 years experience helping teams manage
organizational and cultural change. As President of Smooth Sailing, she
supports individuals and organizations in managing change, improving
performance and achieving excellence both professionally and personally. She
has created and led workshops and seminars for organizations such as: the
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the American Society
for Training and Development (ASTD) and Rotary International. |
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