It's That Time of Year Again!

It’s that time of the year again when you start planning your priorities for next year. You reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve going forward into 2023. And before we welcome the fresh year, let us focus on ways to spread Christmas cheer in the workplace.

If you haven’t organized your organization’s holiday party, don’t panic. There’s still time to put on a great event. Check out Danielle Diliberti’s article, Ring In The Cheer With A Truly Special Virtual Holiday Party, where she offers great ideas to enjoy some precious time with your employees.
 
Who doesn’t like holding a mysterious parcel in their hands, untying the bow and wondering what could possibly be underneath that shiny reindeer wrapping paper? While many people will have likely heard of the term ‘Secret Santa’, not everybody will have taken part. Shanon O’Donovan’s article, Simple Tips To Help You Organize A Successful ‘Secret Santa’ This Year, provides ideas to make your Secret Santa game more fun this year!
 
If you could achieve anything in the new year, what would that be? We often start the year with many challenges and goals, just to end it with nothing completely achieved. Next year, choose one old behavior that needs to change. If you need some help on this, do check out Yoram Solomon’s article, Your 2023 Challenge: Form A New Trust Habit.
 
When we talk about celebrations, fun and enjoyment, let us also not forget to provide a helping hand to those who really need it. If your friends or colleagues are tending into an emotional funk, what can you offer? In his article, Moving From Helplessness To Hopefulness, Dave Ulrich suggests five principles, personal actions, and reflection questions that offer you a blueprint for replacing helplessness with hopefulness at work and at home.
 
In brief, the December edition of Personal Excellence is all about different approaches that will help you stay motivated and productive. Take some time to reflect on life lessons that you learned this year and focus on the new year that offers new opportunities, strength and resilience.
 
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness!