What will you stop, start, and continue in 2023?

View this email in your browser This Month... "Think about what serves you and what you need to leave in 2022 to understand what to focus energy on." – Suzanne Brown Others' Thoughts... "If you change nothing, nothing changes." –  Mel Robbins NY Times bestselling author & motivational speaker Share Tweet Forward Mompowerment Thoughts Hi read, How are you? How is your 2023 going? I wanted to save this message for late January because I know you see a lot of messages about having your best year yet as the year is starting. Those messages can definitely get you going. The challenge is that your drive might have started to fade by now. Or, maybe even more likely, other things might have gotten in the way of you getting started on making things happen this year. So, let's take a mini reset before you decide where to put your energy in 2023. Take a moment to pause before you evaluate things. I get that you might want to jump to action, but don't make changes for the sake of change. Make the right changes to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. So, you've taken a pause. Now what? First look at what you achieved in 2022. Don't compare it to what you thought you should achieve. Look at what you actually did achieve – personal and professional, big and small. Those small wins get you to your bigger goals over time, so they are really important. I hope you already did this when they happened, but if not, it's time to actually celebrate your successes. I'm a huge fan of celebrating your wins before moving on to the next thing. It's easy to check off something on your to-do list and move to the next thing. Celebrate your win – whatever goal or success you strived for and achieved.  Now that you've acknowledged your success in a way that is meaningful to you, do an assessment. What went well? What enabled you to achieve your goals? You want more of these things. Those are things you want to continue. On the flip side, what got in your way in 2022? What distracted you from your goals? What made things harder? Those are the things you need to stop to be more successful this year. Leave those things in 2022. As you look at what didn't serve you (or even what did), what seems to be missing? That can help you figure out what you need to start doing.  Use this stop, start, continue approach as you develop your plan for 2023. You can plan goals or resolutions (remember, these can happen at any point, not just on January 1). And you don't have to set actual goals. Maybe you want to feel a certain way, so set an intention for 2023 (e.g., feel more joy, be present, or slow down). Want to build more on this concept of change? The Know Your Why Guide can help. Reply that you want this guide and I'll send it your way. It's that easy. So, what did get in your way? What will you remove to help you maximize your time and effort in 2023? What do you want more of this year? What will you bring into your life? I can't wait to hear about what you uncover and share! Hoping that your 2023 is off to a good start, Suzanne PS This is the time of year when working mamas are looking for new ways to set themselves up for success. And it's when working moms are re-evaluating how to create greater work-life balance. Pass this on to a fellow working mama who needs to rethink her work-life balance. Share Tweet Forward How Can I Help You? Trying to make meaningful changes to create greater work-life balance this year? Putting together a proposal for changes at work? Trying to rethink your morning routine? Book a strategy session with Suzanne to help you solve a specific challenge or review your proposal. Take action now so you keep moving closer to the work-life balance you want! As a manager or senior leader, are you making changes to address that employees are looking for a more holistic version of wellness from their employer? Schedule time for a strategy session with Suzanne to brainstorm how you can support your team so you attract and retain the amazing working moms in your organization. Have Suzanne do a workshop for your employees or recommend her to do a training in an Employee Resource Group (ERG). See more about Suzanne's speaking services and topics 20-minute, 60-minute, half-day, and whole day sessions available Book Your Session Today! Insights from Mompowerment Mompowerment on linkedin.com Before you focus all your energy on moving forward in 2023, it is helpful to take a pause and then look at last year to understand what served you and what didn't. What will you stop? What will you start? And what will you continue? (in case you want to see the idea in this newsletter in video form) Read More... Watch the video... 11 Healthy, Easy Snacks for Working Moms Amanda Smallwood, our favorite nutritionist has a new post. If you're trying to eat healthier this year, check out these 11 healthy, easy snacks for working mamas. Read more... Thoughts from Others and Tools Best Children's Books 2022 8 Resolutions Every Mom Should Make Here's How To Have A Calmer Sunday Night Here are the 23 funniest parents on social media this week Upcoming Events Private events for various groups and companies New training opportunities for the Mompowerment community – coming soon! Buy the Books Grab your copy of either of the award-winning Mompowerment books for yourself, your friends and colleagues, or your employees.  Buy "Mompowerment" Book on Amazon Buy "The Mompowerment Guide to Work-Life Balance" on Amazon About Suzanne Brown Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant and work-life balance speaker, workplace strategist, and bestselling and 4-time award-winning author. She empowers working moms to create greater work-life balance and helps companies become more balance friendly. Read her weekly blog, watch her TED talk, or read more about her books at www.mompowerment.com. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young boys. Copyright © 2023 Mompowerment, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website to receive a book sample of The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance: Insights from Working Moms on Balancing Career and Family. You will be receiving the Introduction and Chapter One. Our mailing address is: Mompowerment PO Box 202771 Austin, TX 78720-2771 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.