Summer can be a transitional period for many. This month is synonymous with change, in both the weather and in the pace of life. The mid-point of the calendar year is a time for reflection on where you were and where you are now in the year. Here in North America, June marks the transition from rain and cool weather to the rising heat of the next three months.
As the days grow longer and the air fills with the scent of flowers, it’s a good time to reflect on your wins and think forward. For many, this natural shift fosters a sense of renewal. For school-aged children and their parents, June marks the end of the school year, where mornings usually start with alarm clocks, searching for socks and homework, and a dash out the door to catch the school bus.
Numbers need to be met, and goals need to be achieved. For some bosses, this period means mid-point valuations, reevaluating goals set in January, and sketching out projects for the months ahead.
For some corporate workers, June inspires introspection. As the year comes to its midpoint peak, many people take stock of their accomplishments and setbacks. It’s a time to reflect on the personal goals set at the beginning of the year, and look forward to the next 6 months. Did you make an impact with your job? Did you get a promotion? Did that crazy boss resign?
Some may use this time to recalibrate and set new objectives for the remaining months. In contrast, others might focus on preparing for a new future. Some hit the job boards, while others start Googling franchise opportunities. In my own life, I have found that nothing changes or gets better unless I make a change.
Einstein famously said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. I like to say that if you expect things to change without changing yourself, you are addicted to Hopium.
What is Hopium, you ask? Hopium is a mindset in which the afflicted person hopes things will change or get better in their life or business without doing anything to bring about a change.
How do you know if you’re addicted to Hopium? That is easy. Symptoms include a low grade of frustration permeating your everyday life. The days will seem endless, and your job satisfaction will wane. Ultimately, you may receive inadequate evaluations at work and possibly face termination.
Don’t be a Hopium addict. You were meant for more. One call will get you relief. Schedule a call with me, and I will prescribe the antidote: Change.
