Our home backs onto an open field on the edge of the city. Without a fence to block out creatures in the neighbourhood, we have an abundance of wildlife that likes to meander through our yard, especially rabbits.

The rabbits have become predictable in their activities, so much so that even the occasional fox will follow their trails through our yard (and have stopped to peek in our patio windows this winter). 

It’s interesting that the rabbits choose to take the same paths during the winter, with wide open spaces and much easier routes to choose from.

Humans and organizations are creatures of habit too. We tend to stick with what’s familiar, zoning in on where we want to go based on what we’ve done before. We tend to stay focused on the path directly in front of us instead of zooming out to look at the bigger picture and new possibilities. 

But what would happen if your path suddenly vanished? 

Would you be stuck, frozen on the spot with nowhere to go? 

Or would you easily adjust and take a new route to where you want to go? 

We have all experienced this over the past 3 years. When the pandemic hit, many organizations froze in their path, unable to move forward while a few quickly pivoted and kept finding new ways to reach their goals. 

As we move forward into 2023, what does your path look like? 

Are you sticking to or reverting back to familiar ways? 

Or are you ready for new paths and approaches? 

If you’re seeking new horizons, it might be time to step away from the familiar path and try something new. 

As you consider your goals and plans for the year, here are some questions to ponder:

  1. Where do you want to be a year from now?
  2. What do you need to focus on in 2023? 
  3. What happens if you stay the course, operating as usual?
  4. What could happen if you veered off course? Stepped off of the beaten path and tried a new route/approach/direction? 
  5. Is it time to double down and stay true to what’s working? Or is it time to switch things up and step outside of your comfort zone?

If you’re looking for support in carving out a new path in 2023, let’s chat.