Thinking about a tweet recommending a business coach as: “not the same old, same old business coach - she’s a professional ass-kicker”.  I’m inspired to say a word about ass-kicking. It’s not for everyone. Some great coaching clients have kicked their own selves black and blue to no avail by the time we have our first conversation.  Don’t think you have to be kicked into doing what it takes to have a life you love.  There’s another consideration, as well. Asses often get kicked right down the wrong path, or catapulted right over some very nice possibilities.

If you’re stuck, take a look at where you are in three areas:

1. Vision - are you clear about what you want?  It’s pretty hard to end up in the right place if you don’t have a clue to where you’re going. It can also be hard to get up in the morning! Choose a timeframe and create goals you’d be excited to achieve. Big grin goals.
2. Focus - are you all over the place? If you’re stuck, go for traction. Narrow your focus. Make a plan. What area needs the most work- productivity, marketing, financial management? Are there people in your life who are draining your energy? Do you need to practice saying “no”?  Maybe there are things you need to say “yes” to! What’s keeping you in the rut? Sometimes you just need to try a few different things to get a little momentum going.
3. Results - what’s happening that you don’t like?  Can you see why? Step back, take a look at what you’re doing, and see if the results make sense. If they do- don’t kick yourself, just start where you are and make changes.  

One last thing, if you’re thinking you need your ass kicked, take some quiet time to check your internal fear factor levels. Maybe instead of that kick, you need to give yourself permission to shoot the moon, even if you land on your face.  Even if you land on your beautiful face in front of a cheering crowd! Permission to explore. Permission to set the goal of doubling your revenue in 6 months and go for it, without penalty for missing it- as long as you try your best.  Fear was in the air this year, maybe what you need is to kick your fear, not your ass!

Note: If you’re new to Succeeding Solo, do visit the blog and check out time management and other categories. My last few posts have been less than tactical, but there’s lots of practical, tactical info in the archives!