I do a practice review a couple of times a year, and sometimes more often.
It helps me see if I’m moving towards my goals, and figure out what’s working and what’s not working.
Develop a system to review your practice
There is no automatic career structure for a homeopath, like there would be inside of an institution or a corporation.
No annual review, no performance management and no pre-set targets.
Without any structure or accountability, it’s easy to let things drift.
January can be a good time for a practice review, a new year is a time to turn over a new leaf.
But, you can do it anytime you feel you need a bit of a reset.
Know your strengths
When I worked as an assistant head-teacher, my head-teacher and deputy head-teacher both told me that I had two key strengths.
Number one, my optimism and positivity.
Number two, I’m good at finishing things once I start them.
Looking at how I’ve grown my homeopathy business, you could say that I’ve found a way to utilise both of those things, and I use them in Your Radiant Business too.
And your weaknesses, too
My weaknesses? I have too many ideas and I want to do all of them!
I can multi-task easily which means I don’t always do what I set out to do. In the end, I do something else instead and have to finish the other thing later.
Also, I am sometimes too generous with my time; I can’t say no when people need help, which can lead to struggling to find time for myself.
Over time, I’ve learned to address both of these weaker areas.
Utilise what you know
It is good to be honest with yourself, both at what you have done well and what you could have done better.
It is also helpful to reflect on which goals were within your control and those which perhaps were affected by outside influences.
Are these areas things you simply need to pay more attention to?
Or do you need professional help?
Go deeper
The ipersonic personality test was designed as a career test. It helps people figure out what they could be good at.
Another great test is 16 Personalities. Also designed to help people discover how to make the most of themselves in their career and everyday life.
You can take the 16 Personalities test here.
One more test I think is really valuable is the 4 Tendencies quiz designed by Gretchen Rubin.
You can take the 4 Tendencies quiz here.
Two big questions for you:
- If there were no obstacles to your success, what is your highest ambition for yourself as a homeopath? (Be bold, don’t play small).
- Look at your numbers. How many clients do you see in a busy week? In a quiet week? What were your totals for each month in the last quarter? How many would you really like to have? You might feel outside of your comfort zone, and that’s ok.
Now, consider three things:
- What should you start doing?
- What should you stop doing?
- What should you adjust?
What is the first step you can take towards your goal?
Do that thing! :-)
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