Review Your Q1 Progress – What Worked, What Didn’t?
Week 13
Review Your Q1 Progress – What Worked, What Didn’t?
Congratulations! The first quarter of the year is almost complete. Now it is time to take a step back and review the progress you have made toward your goals. Reflecting on your successes and challenges during Q1 helps you identify what is working and what needs adjustment moving forward. This week we dive into how to review your progress effectively and make adjustments to stay on track.
Why Reviewing Your Progress Matters
Reviewing your progress at the end of each quarter is essential for:
Assessing Success: You will get a clear view of what has been working, reinforcing your positive actions.
Identifying Challenges: Pinpointing areas that need improvement or strategies that aren’t working helps you course-correct.
Staying On Track: Regular reviews ensure that you don’t lose sight of your long-term goals. They give you the opportunity to adapt and align your efforts as needed.
Taking time to reflect also helps you learn from both your achievements and setbacks, making it easier to move forward with confidence.
Step 1: Review Your Goals and Milestones
Start by revisiting the goals and milestones you set at the beginning of the year. Look at your larger goal and compare it to the smaller milestones you broke it down into.
Key Questions to Ask Yourself:
What milestones have I achieved so far?
Which goals are on track?
Have any milestones been missed or delayed? If so, why?
By assessing where you are relative to your goals, you will gain clarity on your progress and the areas that need attention.
Step 2: Identify What Worked
Next, focus on the strategies, tactics, and habits that have contributed to your successes.
What to Reflect On:
What strategies or actions helped you make progress?
Which of your goals felt easier to achieve and why?
What successes, big or small, have you celebrated so far?
Celebrate these wins and recognize the methods that have supported your forward momentum. The positive actions that worked well during Q1 can be used as a foundation for the upcoming months.
Step 3: Identify What Didn’t Work
Now, it is time to take a look at the areas that didn’t go as planned. Understanding what hasn’t worked helps you avoid repeating mistakes and refine your approach moving forward.
What to Reflect On:
What challenges or obstacles have you faced?
What strategies didn’t yield the results you expected?
Were there any distractions or obstacles that slowed you down?
Be honest with yourself about what hasn’t worked—this is an opportunity for growth, not failure. Identifying the roadblocks allows you to adjust your strategy for Q2.
This Week’s Challenge
Review your Q1 goals and milestones, checking off what you have accomplished.
Reflect on what worked and what didn’t, acknowledging both successes and areas for improvement.
Adjust your plan for Q2 based on your insights.
By the end of the week, you will have a clear understanding of your progress so far and be ready to set yourself up for a successful Q2. Remember, the key to achieving your long-term goals is continuous reflection and adaptation.
