In December, I don't want to look back at my year and see that I am still relatively the same person. I want to grow in so many different ways. I don't want to see myself doing the same ole things, working in the same ole way, and going home with the same knowledge I possess now.
In 1989 Stephen Covey wrote The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Around Adventures, this book is extremely popular as a handbook for how to continue to grow and be effective in a professional atmosphere. I read Seven Habits when I first started at Adventures an was quite amazed at the pure simplicity of the ideas.
The trick is working out a balance as you develop yourself. You don't want to overstress your daily life as you strive for improvement through habits; keep your life in a healthy balance.
During one of our ELP meetings, we compiled a list of habits that we, individually, wanted to instill in ourselves throughout 2013. Many of these you will read and think of how simple and obvious the habits may be; the trick is working on making them habits in your life.
1) Find a Good Rhythm
These are 9 habits that we in the ELP have laid out for ourselves. I would encourage you to derive a list for yourself, and in 2013, stick to them. It is important to always be seeking ways to improve ourselves personally and professionally.
