Happy New Year to You!
 
I hope this finds you well and off to a great start for creating an amazing 2009!  That would mean you have thought about all that worked and all that did not in 2008.  You have also taken inventory of what you want to let go or carry forward from last year's wish list. I hope you have a sense of direction in each area of your life and in your business if you are still involved with a career.  I also hope you have created a bright and bold picture of some of the changes you are looking at creating, and maybe have gone so far as to write a plan of options and goals.  (The secret to success is to write goals down.)  Have you thought of who you need to BE to create this beautiful picture? This is central to consciously creating the great year you are forecasting for YOU.  You CAN make this one your best year ever.
 
There has been a lot of conversation about change lately.  Change is a good thing!  It is the only thing we know is constant.  So why do we struggle so much with it?  Why are we afraid of what is new?  New can be very good!  It opens doors and brings opportunity.  I jumped into new when I moved to San Diego and again 18 years later when I started my own business.  Both took courage and the rewards have been huge.  I imagine quite a few people will be starting their own new business this year.  Out of the employment challenges will come great new ideas and new companies, many started at the kitchen table or out of the garage. Many job skills are transferable.  They are like gems, valuable.
 
Are you into social networking yet? My change in the last six months has been the addition of social media, namely learning and adding new technology and online networking to my skill set.  Last fall I signed up for an advanced class in marketing and *how to* develop an online business.  I have a vision of adding group coaching to my services  and it meant learning more about what is important for today's market.  That led me into social networking, which led me to Facebook, Twitter and now blogging.  Wow, I am having a ball with it.  It is all about connection and relationship vs selling to grow your business.  Thirteen years ago when I started On Track, I had to become computer savvy.  Now it is learning how to use social media for businesses growth.  I find it fun, creative and it keeps me connected with family, has added many new friends and awesome online resources.  And I see many new entrepreneurs showing up there too as they start their new ventures.
 
Here, again, comes change.  Things are rapidly changing around you and you have to keep learning just to stay current. Plus it is good for your brain to learn new things too.  It keeps you young!  So I encourage you to embrace change.  Embrace what is new and don't be fearful of it.  A new community, a new relationship, a new job...just think about what the best case scenario would look like.  What is your intention?  As you see the best picture in your mind, let it guide you to the best outcome.  And before you know it you will be in the middle of one of your best years ever. 
 
I welcome your questions and comments.  If you would like more information on Facebook or Twitter, feel free to email me at: Kathy@ontracksuccesscoaching.com.  If you are already playing there, please 'friend' or 'follow' me.
 
Always wishing you Success and Happiness,