- The holidays are in full swing, and the new year is fast approaching! I know that we all could use a fresh perspective on the challenges we faced in 2020. Remember, whatever perspective you tell yourself is the story that will follow you into 2021! “The story in your mind becomes the story of your life” -Kody Bateman So what story are you telling yourself and, even more importantly, conveying to your clients? A: Are you talking about your events and travel plans being canceled? Are you talking about how much you miss meeting people in person and making connections, one coffee and one chat at a time? OR… B: Have you been creative with new offerings to serve your clients virtually and celebrating the new opportunities and possibilities that the challenges of 2020 brought to you? Certainly, with every passing year and every new year yet to come, a lot will continue to change. Indeed, the story you tell isn’t about distorting the facts or glossing over the challenges of the past. It’s more about taking a positive outlook and choosing what to take from your experience. Perhaps most importantly, when framing the story in your mind from this year of unpredictability and challenges, it’s also about being positive and creative in the story you are sharing with your clients. I urge you to take time during holidays to create a story in your mind that will bring happiness and positivity to you and your clients in the coming year and beyond. P.S. If you’re looking for creative ways to develop your business relationships by bringing positivity, happiness, and gratitude, I have some ideas I’d love to share with you.