Decide In Advance

Christi Hegstad January 25th, 2016

“If you want to bring yourself to your knees, write a letter to yourself, forget about it, and have it sent to you a year later. And realize all of what you wrote and forgot about came true.”

Lacey Schmidt

Coaching Tip for the Week:

Imagine it’s the end of 2016. New Year’s Eve day. The year – like most years – has passed more quickly than you could have imagined.

How do you want to feel at that time? What do you want to celebrate? What’s got you so happy that you can’t stop smiling?

Today’s quote comes from a longtime client, colleague, and friend who, last year, accepted the challenge I offer below. You can read her inspiring story here. I really encourage you to read it, act upon it, and share it.

This week, write your Letter To Self. As you imagine how you want to feel at the end of the year, write a celebratory letter congratulating yourself on your wonderful year: meaningful accomplishments, difference-making actions, joyful experiences. You don’t have to be specific; just write from the heart for 3 minutes (no overthinking!) in a way that will make you smile to read it on Dec. 31.

Then, seal it in a self-addressed envelope and either give it to a trusted friend to mail to you in late December or pack it away with your Christmas decorations so you won’t see it all year. Write it and forget it.

I can’t tell you how amazing this exercise will be for you!

Be sure to email or call me at the end of the year to share your experience. 🙂

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I am Dr. Christi Hegstad, and I coach people to work, live, and lead with meaning and purpose. Ready to join the movement?

I am a certified executive & leadership coach, author, speaker, and president of MAP Professional Development Inc. I’ve been honored as NAWBO Iowa Business Owner of the Year, Forty Under 40, and president of the International Coach Federation (Iowa).

On the personal side, I am a book addict, coffee lover, and mom to three amazing kids. I am passionate about growth and believe kindness is a game-changer. I am a recovering perfectionist and am learning to lean into my vulnerability more and more.

I love working with meaningful achievers who want to make a positive difference in their work, lives, communities, and world. Join our mailing list, connect on Facebook (/MAPIncFan) Twitter (@DrChristiCoach) and Instagram (DrChristiHegstad), or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

Decide In Advance

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