As a new year dawns, I’d like to focus on new beginnings and turn to poetry for inspiration.

Managing change and transition is a critical skill in both personal and professional spheres. As individuals and organizations encounter evolving circumstances—such as career shifts, relocations, or significant life events—navigating the uncertainties that accompany these changes can be challenging.

What are you grateful for? Did you know that answering this simple question can change how you feel?

Last year, my husband and I wanted to hike from the Eiger to the Matterhorn in Switzerland. We set this goal to see a part of Europe we had never visited. Having a goal helped us stay motivated to hike 200 miles.

Reflection is essential for growth and happiness. It gives us a deeper understanding of our experiences, thoughts, and emotions, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life or organization. Now is a good time to reflect.

Overcoming obstacles is like climbing a mountain. It requires patience, resilience, and a proactive approach. Here are some strategies to help navigate the journey.

Personal accountability can be like trying to keep a dog off a freshly mopped floor. Challenging, unpredictable, and sometimes an exercise in futility. It’s easy to blame the dog, it’s more important to own up to these moments.

A friend of mine sent me this quote from Paulo Coelho: "Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.

Consider your life as if it were a pie. How do you slice it? Learn a useful way to step back, reflect, and align how you spend your time with your values.