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 MEDICAL YEAR AL YEAR                                                                          MEDICAL YEAR
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           3.  Where can I redirect my energy?                Life is unpredictable, and goals may need to evolve with your cir-
               •  Letting go of outdated goals allows you to refocus on  cumstances.
                  areas that feel more authentic and aligned with who you
                  are now.                                    3 Signs It’s Time to Reassess:
                                                                 1.  You’re consistently avoiding tasks related to the goal.
           Reassessing is about refining your path forward. By releasing goals   2.  External changes impact your priorities or resources.
        that no longer serve you, you create room for new possibilities that   3.  The goal feels exhausting rather than inspiring.
        better match your vision and bring a renewed sense of excitement for
        the year ahead.                                          Regularly reassessing allows you to stay agile, letting you course-cor-
                                                              rect in a way that keeps you connected to what matters most.
        Step 3. Set Purposeful Goals for the New Year
 High-Performance Goal Setting:   ties, it’s time to set intentional, high-performance goals for the new   Moving Forward with Confidence
           Now that you’ve reflected on your wins and refined your priori-
                                                                 End-of-year goal setting is a powerful way to celebrate growth,
 3 Steps to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet!  year. Unlike a long list of resolutions, these are goals that align with  release what no longer serves you, and step into the new year with clar-
        your core values and inspire sustainable growth. Dr. Maria’s decision  ity and purpose. When you approach goals with flexibility, alignment

 By Nora Vasquez, MD, CHPC  to pivot her research project into a workshop series exemplifies this  and compassion, you set yourself up for a year of meaningful progress
        approach — she set a goal that aligned with her passion for mentor-
                                                              and fulfillment.
        ship, creating a purpose-driven plan for the year.       Ready to Start? Join Our High-Performance Goal-Setting Master-
 s a Certified High-Performance Coach for Physicians, APPs   •  Identify areas where you grew from difficulties. For   class!
 and Executives, one of the most important exercises I coach   example, Dr. Maria’s experience taught her how to bal-  Set Your New Goals:  Working with a professional coach can help fast track your success!
 Amy clients on is powerful goal-setting. It is the foundation to   ance team support with her own projects.  1.  Prioritize with Clarity. Choose one to three impactful goals  That is why we invite you to take this process even further by joining us
 creating a life you love — in and outside of medicine.  As the end of   3.  What motivated me and brought me joy?  that will make the most meaningful difference in your life.   for an exclusive Masterclass entitled “High-Performance Goal Setting -
 the year approaches, this is the perfect time to reflect on what you’ve   •  Reflecting on what energized you can clarify which goals align   •  For example, Dr. Maria identified mentorship as her pri-  3 Steps to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet!” on Tuesday, December 17,
 achieved and recalibrate for the new year ahead.   most with your core values and bring a sense of purpose.  mary area of impact, adjusting her goals accordingly.  2024 at 7:00 p.m. CST.
 High-performance goal setting isn’t about rigid targets; it’s about set-  2.  Break Each Goal into Actionable Steps
 ting intentional goals that align with your values, creating space for exciting   Taking time to reflect on these questions helps you understand the   •  Define specific steps to create consistent progress. For  In this interactive Masterclass, we’ll dive deeper into each step,
 new possibilities, and empowering you to reach your highest potential! In  core motivations behind your actions. This clarity is essential for cre-  Dr. Maria, this meant outlining “workshop development  helping you:
 this article, I’ll guide you through a three-step process to reflect, reassess,   ating goals that feel meaningful and aligned with your evolving vision   milestones” for each quarter.  1.  Reflect on your wins and growth over the past year.
 and reset your goals. To take this process even further, you are invited to   of success.  3.  Set a Timeline with Checkpoints   2.  Reassess and let go of what no longer serves you.
 join us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CST for an exclusive   •  Create a roadmap that includes quarterly check-ins to   3.  Reset with clarity to make 2025 your best year yet.
 Goal-Setting Masterclass where we will dive deeper into each step, helping  Step 2. Reassess and Let Go of What No Longer Serves You  stay on track. These check-ins allow for adjustments and
 you begin the new year with more growth, clarity and purpose! Register   One of the keys to high-performance goal setting is knowing when   help you remain accountable to your goals.  You’ll leave with a step-by-step plan to set
 for the webinar here: www.renewyourmindmd.com/renewed  to let go. Sometimes, the best way to make room for new opportunities   and achieve purposeful goals in 2025. Register
 is to release goals that no longer resonate with who you are or where   3 Questions to Ask for Purposeful Goal Setting:  today at:
 Step 1. Reflect on Your Wins and Lessons Learned  you’re heading. High achievers often find themselves holding on to   1.  Is this goal in alignment with my values?  www.renewyourmindmd.com/renewed
 Reflection is a powerful step in high-performance goal setting. Tak-  old goals out of habit, even when those goals feel more like burdens   •  Goals that reflect your core values are more fulfilling and  or scan the QR Code for all the details —
 ing time to look back on the year helps you acknowledge your progress  than motivators.  motivating.  spaces are limited, so secure yours today! Make
 and identify lessons that can guide you forward. A balanced reflection   Dr. Maria, for example, realized that her original goal of publish-  2.  How will I measure my progress?  2025 the year you realize your potential and
 allows you to appreciate achievements and acknowledge challenges,   ing her research felt like pressure. Her true passion had shifted toward   •  Clearly define success, whether it’s a milestone, a habit or  thrive with purpose!
 creating a well-rounded view of your journey.  mentorship and practical, hands-on patient care. Rather than pushing   a specific outcome.
 Imagine, for example, Dr. Maria, who is a busy physician who set   through, she decided to redirect her efforts to create a workshop series   3.  What support or resources do I need?
 a goal to publish research on patient engagement by year-end. As the   on patient engagement strategies, which aligned better with her cur-  •  Identify the resources and support you’ll need to reach
 year progressed, she found her energy shifting toward mentoring her  rent values and priorities.  each goal. Dr. Maria, for instance, leaned on her team to   Nora Vasquez, MD, CHPC, is a triple Certified High-
 team and supporting new initiatives. While she hadn’t reached her   help develop workshop content.  Performance Coach for Physicians, APPs and Executives.
 original goal, she acknowledged her success in gathering valuable data   3 Questions to Help You Reassess Your Goals:  Dr. Vasquez is a board-certified Internist with over a decade of
 and helping her team thrive.  1.  Which goals no longer resonate?  By setting purposeful goals that align with your values and breaking   experience. Dr. Vasquez is the Co-Chair of the Physician Wellness
 •  If a goal feels draining rather than inspiring, it might be   them down into actionable steps, you’re creating a plan that not only   Committee for the Bexar County Medical Society and serves on the Texas
 3 Key Questions to Guide Your Reflection:  time to reassess. Like Dr. Maria, you may find that prior-  keeps you motivated but also brings a sense of fulfillment as you make   Medical Association’s Council for Member Experience. She developed the
 1.  What were my significant achievements this year?   ities have shifted over the year.  progress.  Physician Coaching and Wellness Masterclass Series for BCMS physician
 •  Write down both big wins and smaller accomplishments.   2.  What am I holding onto out of habit and old expectations?   members to empower healthcare professionals with evidence-based coaching
 Like Dr. Maria, you might realize that valuable work hap-  •  Goals often lose their relevance over time. Be honest   When to Reassess Throughout the Year  strategies to mitigate burnout and enhance their well-being. You can learn
 pened even if you didn’t achieve every goal.  about whether you’re pursuing certain targets for conti-  High-performance goal setting is dynamic, not static. Schedule   more about Dr. Nora Vasquez at www.renewyourmindmd.com/renewed or
 2.  What challenges did I face, and what did I learn from them?    nuity’s sake or genuine interest.  quarterly check-ins to review your progress and adjust as needed.   email her at renewyourmindmd@gmail.com.

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