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Clarifying #Vision2020

It has only been three months and already the vision for the year has changed. The start of this year was so hopeful for making this an amazing start to a new decade. Unfortunately the Covid-19 pandemic has challenged us in so many ways. Yet we must remember this does not mean we give up on our goals completely. Instead, this is the time to clarify exactly what it is we want.
 
After you define your vision, you need to clarify. This is the process of looking at the specifics and focusing on what is really important in life. You may not be able to achieve everything you want, but you may instead be able to clarify what is most important and how you want to achieve it.
 
A pandemic puts everything into perspective, our values come into play, and we start prioritizing what is truly important. What are the themes of your vision? What do the pictures? What are the most important parts? Ultimately you vision will play into your values and will represent what your beliefs represent.
 
Clarifying your vision means cleaning out the clutter in your goal. In your professional life, this means you will make choices more aligned with your true goal. Although an opportunity may be exciting, if it does not fit your values, it is not for you. This means you will say “no” along the road. For example, perhaps you are seeking a new job. An interesting offer may come along, but if the job is not on the path you are looking for, you may pass it by. In your current job, you may seek projects to develop the skill set you need for this goal.
 
In your personal life, clarifying your vision could be as simple as how you clean your home. Right now people are using the time away from society to clean out some unwanted items. If the item no longer fits into your lifestyle, you will get rid of it. Once you clarify you know exactly what you need and what you don’t need.
 
When you clarify you are getting rid of clutter in your mind, your life, and your existence. Your time will be spent on what is truly important to you. For all of us, in the midst of the Corona pandemic, we are reevaluating our priorities and focusing on what is important.
 
 
I hope all my readers are healthy, happy, and safe. I urge everyone to participate in healthy hygiene and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. For information about the virus, please check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information at https://www.cdc.gov/.  Thank you everyone for reading. I would love to hear more about your vision for 2020! Post your comments below.
 
~Karen Cirincione
Email:kcirincione@gmail.com
Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/karenjcirincione
Twitter:@kcirincione

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