12 Days of Holiday High Performance
Deb Coviello The Drop In CEO™
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I had planned this amazing Christmas activity called the Peddle Wagon where 12 of our family & friends would peddle around downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and travel between restaurant destinations. It would be an evening to remember as I planned out every detail. That Christmas, my nephew was not having it and would not come up from the basement to get into the car.
I was so focused on the event planning, I screamed at the top of my lungs, “Get up here and get into the car!” The other family members retreated and scurried into the car as my wrath had overtaken the household! I didn’t know I had that in me, and ultimately my nephew obliged and got into the car. My voice was hoarse, but gosh by golly, we made merry on that peddle wagon and at each of our restaurant stops. Little did I realize the impact of my high performance goals had a negative impact on the mood of that evening. “Fa La La."
Are you the high performer that commands the holiday season be merry and bright? Do you tend to every detail, every list and seek to top the previous year’s performance and ensure everyone has a good time… or else! When the holiday does not go as expected, do you crawl into a corner with eggnog and wonder where you fail? This is called the Holiday High Performance Pitfall that overshadows your ability to simply enjoy the time with family, friends and your community. “Fa La La."
To bring some levity back to the holiday season and poke fun at the high performer in you, I’d like to share some holiday cheer with you in the 12 days Holiday High Performance.
Before I continue, you may notice I sprinkled this post with some “Fa La La." This expression started when things didn't go as expected and in order to simply accept what was not planned, I would say “Fa La La." It was my way of brushing off the Grinch that was invading my holiday cheer and make merry.
If you’re ready to laugh a bit at yourself, let’s get into the 12 Days of Holiday High Performance:
On the first day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
A Slack channel for each and every guest.
On the second day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Two email addresses.
On the third day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Three business podcasts.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Four Leadership books.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Five categories of checklists.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Six Zoom calls a day.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Seven cups of coffee.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Eight more podcasts and books.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Nine goals by New Years.
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On the tenth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
10 bottles of Advil.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Eleven cups of Nog & Rum.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my High Performer gave to me:
Twelve Fa La La’s!
If you’re a recovering high achiever and don’t know how to slow down to enjoy the holidays, pull over a chair and let’s talk over some cookies & eggnog! "Fa La La!"
If this makes sense, but you’d like to learn more about applying these principles to your situation, you can email me, direct message me on linkedin or simply grab a few minutes on my calendar.
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Resources
Good Reads
I’m always adding to my reading library and this week I’d love to know what your favorite book is? I’ll add it to my collection and I’ll give a shout out on a Linkedin Live for your suggestion. Please reply!
Good Music
Two Steps From Hell - Winterspell (SkyWorld) - a winter like song of darkness as well as hopefulness. The days are short and nights are long, but when the sun shines everything twinkles with possibility. This is my note to you to think positively about the future.
Good Advice
“When you reflect back on what you have done last year, think about how far you've come. Celebrate yourself. Be inspired by yourself, but also think about how you serve your family, your community, and even the people you haven't even met yet.”
-Deb Coviello
Reminder we will be out of the office 12/24/21-1/3/22. We wish you a safe, happy & healthy Holiday.
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3yDeb Coviello The Drop In CEO™ I enjoy your creativity and energy and information you provide all at the same time.
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3yand sometimes the high performer needs the stick put in the spokes of the bike to slow down :) thanks for this safe and happy season to you.