How Will You Spring Forward in the Coming Months?

"I have great faith in a seed.... Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." — Henry David Thoreau

I don’t know about you, but I’m quite grateful that spring has finally arrived.   This change of seasons provides a dramatic and symbolic contrast from the colder, dark and more monotone backdrop of winter to the warmer, lighter, burst-of-senses palette of spring, and with it, a chance to do some personal and professional reflection.

Recall that a vital component of the PeerRxMed process is the PRx90 quarterly check-in (“up to 90 minutes every 90 days”) intended to provide a deliberate space for reconnecting with yourself and your PeerRx partner.  Here’s a reminder of that Process.  It’s time to schedule that quarterly meeting once again.  To help guide your dialogue, consider these standard quarterly questions as well as a few others below:   

·       What have you learned about yourself over the past 3 months?

·       What are your top personal/professional goals and priorities over the next three months?  What is one that will cause disappointment if you have not accomplished it when we meet again in 3 months?

·       When’s your next vacation / adventure / break?  What will you do that will be fun for you?

In the spirit of the season, here are some additional questions for personal reflection and sharing around two traditional activities of spring:

Spring Cleaning: 

Consider how some internal and external “spring cleaning” of your life might be useful as you begin to prepare for the next few months.  What needs to be cleaned up and what given or thrown away?  What habits or patterns have you accumulated that you no longer need or have outgrown?  What is “cluttering up” your life in terms of overcommitments or mindless activity?  What parts of you need some “sprucing up” through a change in pattern of diet, exercise, sleep, or even making an appointment for routine medical care?

Spring Planting: 

Consider what type of seeds you would like to plant in your personal and professional life that could lead to a bountiful harvest in the next 4-6 months.  Is there a specific “crop” you need to prioritize?   What tools and resources do you need to ensure your growth goes as planned?   What is your personal equivalent of water and sunlight that you will need?   How will you schedule regular “weeding”?

Don’t squander this incredible opportunity for spring cleaning and planting.  Schedule some personal reflection time as well as time with your PeerRx partner.  As you look back 3 months from now, you’ll be glad you did.