Being the last quarter of the year, this is the season for getting new calendars and planning out the remainder of the year with a preview glimpse into the new year.

Planning is definitely beneficial. It allows you to see the overall process from point A to point B.

But how much of your journey is lost in the process?

When all you think about is performing the process, it’s easy to leave behind the progression of the heart.

Most of what you learn in meeting your goals is all about the efficiency not the effectiveness.

Hurrying your achievements does not get you somewhere fast. It actually slows down the heart impressions of what matters.

Have you ever thought about what you can learn by being present?

It’s okay if you haven’t. It’s not something we normally consider. Where have you ever seen in a planner, “What have you learn by being present?”.

You don’t. And that changes today for you. As you begin to plan your climb to your goals and look at your to-do list, both daily and long-term, wrap it up good.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Be present and W.R.A.P. it up good!

If you get too caught up in the past, depression may own you. Or if you keep living for the future, anxiety may claim you.

You want neither of these in your life. So invest with daily consistency, increase your effectiveness, and be present; W.R.A.P. it up good.

1. Wait – It’s not about doing nothing, sitting around waiting. Be present. Take those baby steps, the next steps. You’re calculated in what you do with the presence of mind to keep your heart and head in the game.
2. Renew – Keep your dream alive in your heart. Don’t put your dream on the back burner or left on paper or in the planner. You can’t do it all now. But you can keep your dream alive; renew it in your heart.
3. Anticipate –  Ready yourself. Be watchful of what’s to come. Watch the doors open and even some close. Anticipation keeps you alert and ready.
4. Prepare – Take A.I.M. Planning is a good tool. So use it and take aim!

Presence adds to your efficiency. Don’t leave the greatest gift of achievement on the table.