#TLDR: Taking a pause during any project/task/goal and reflecting on whether you are on the right track or not is critical for success
I absolutely love your enthusiasm and momentum for joining PB JAM and starting to work toward a more effective you!
One key attribute of continued success and peace is our ability to pause and reflect on our current pursuits.
The outcome can be 'continue the pursuit' or 'stop'. I know it can hurt if you reach the conclusion of 'stop', but do not consider it a negative outcome. Every time you decide to stop something, you are freeing yourself to start a new pursuit (and hopefully, a more effective one!).
At the same time, if your conclusion is 'continue,' it reaffirms your commitment and belief, imbues new energy, and focuses your efforts. This is like an energy boost during a marathon! It will absolutely bring a smile to your face while chasing those goals.
Within the PB JAM structures, we recommend PAUSE & REFLECT as a standard framework. For example, in the Better You! program, you will see it in session 05. By this time, the group understands each other's objectives. A good way to start such discussions is to revisit the Group Norms that you established during Session 02 (remember, you would have written them down in your group discussion). Questions that you should ask yourself and your peers are:
Do we find value in continuing as this group?
Are we still aligned on our norms?
What needs to change for future sessions to be more effective?
These simple questions, coupled with direct, short answers, will give you a good idea of whether to continue or stop. In our experience, it is perfectly normal for a few groups to stop and most groups to adjust the course or continue as-is.
Psst: Making this critical decision in a group builds you for similar situations in the work environment (e.g., continue with a project, change scope, or exit?)
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