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Managing Your Restoration Business

Reflecting on 2024: Insights, Progress, and the Path Ahead

It’s Time to Reflect on your 2024 Key Strategies for Growth and Success

By Kayla McGowan
goals for the new year

Photo: lvcandy/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

November 25, 2024

The year is coming to an end. And you know what that means... It’s time to reflect on the insights we shared at the beginning of the year and check in on your progress. Progression includes three key factors which are our aspirations for personal growth, goal-setting, and evolution. Now, let’s review.


Setting Meaningful Goals

Setting meaningful goals that align with your aspirations and values are a must. The goals you set help provide your direction and purpose. Assessing how well you stayed focused on your goals and how you tracked your progress is a necessity.


Embracing a Growth Mindset

Having a “growth” mindset helps you view challenges as opportunities which allow you to learn and develop. This year’s brought many challenges, but you were resilient, you adapted, and you were willing to learn. This ultimately helped you overcome obstacles and most importantly, evolve.


Taking Incremental Steps

Taking consistent and incremental steps towards your goals is an important piece of your progress puzzle. Growth is not about making giant leaps overnight but about maintaining focus, building momentum, and celebrating small victories. What steps did you take? How did they contribute to your progress?


Embracing Change

Embracing change and stepping out of your comfort zone to move forward was the tone that was set for this year. 2024 allowed you to let go of old habits, beliefs, and routines that no longer served you or your business. Embracing change created opportunities for personal growth, expanded your horizons, and revealed hidden potential. Take a moment and think about how open you were to new experiences and how they helped shape your journey.


Seeking Support and Accountability

Your journey to greatness can be challenging. Seeking support from others makes a difference. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals, mentors, and coaches provides a solid foundation for guidance and encouragement. Establishing these accountability systems help you stay on track. Now let’s reflect. Did you utilize your support system and how did it impact your progress?


Celebrating Milestones

Celebrating your milestones and acknowledging your achievements are key in tracking your progress. It not only boosts your confidence, but it also fuels your motivation to keep going. Take a moment to celebrate how far you've come and the milestones you've achieved this year. All your hard work has paid off!


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  • The Challenge of Setting Big Goals
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  • Progression in the New Year


Moving Forward

Continue prioritizing your goals not just in business, but in all areas of your life. It’s important to set meaningful goals, to celebrate milestones so you can continue your journey towards success.

As you embrace your progress, remember the path may not always be smooth, but your willingness to adapt, learn, and persevere will lead you to new heights in the year ahead. Cheers to 2025!

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Kayla McGowan is the Editor-in-Chief of Restoration and Remediation (R&R) magazine, bringing nearly 10 years of marketing and communications experience in the restoration sector. With a solid foundation in content creation, editing, and social media strategy, Kayla respects the vital work of the industry. At R&R, she develops content that engages and informs restoration professionals and manages content strategy for The Experience Events, bridging the cleaning and restoration industries. Outside of work, Kayla is an avid foodie who loves exploring new culinary experiences. She enjoys spending time with her family and embracing the outdoors. Kayla is excited to connect with industry professionals and contribute to R&R’s ongoing success. Reach her at mcgowank@bnpmedia.com or 757-849-2461.

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