Simplify Your Resolutions Why the ‘One Thing’ Exercise Is a Game-Changer
As the new year begins, many of us set a long list of resolutions in an effort to overhaul our lives. While this may seem like a good idea, it can actually be counterproductive. When our to-do lists get too large, they can become overwhelming. This leads us to abandon our resolutions quickly. What if you could instead focus on just one thing? Setting goals is a powerful tool for growth, but sometimes, it takes vulnerability to get to the heart of what we need to work on. During this year’s partnership meeting, we used a unique trust-building activity called “the one thing exercise.” This practice helps identify your focus based on feedback from your team members. Not only is it helpful for organizations, but it can also help you narrow down your resolutions. For this exercise to work, you must be around people you trust, like your coworkers, family, or friends, because
it requires vulnerability. Each group member will write down two things about everyone else: 1) what they think is their greatest contribution or strength and 2) the one thing they should stop or start doing in the next year. Once you have all the “one thing” answers from everyone, reflect on the areas you need to improve and where you excel. You can take that information to inspire what your goals are going to be in 2025 and how you will commit to achieving them. It could be as simple as deciding to be more punctual this year or stop drinking soda. Maybe you’ll start an exercise routine or put money away for retirement. The “one thing” exercise relies on giving and receiving thoughtful feedback to help one another grow. By doing this activity, you can gain powerful insights into what you should strive for throughout the
year. Check in with yourself, your team, or trusted group each quarter to see the progress you are making on your goals, even if it’s just simply determining if you are doing “better,” “worse,” or “the same.” As you work to achieve that “one thing” this year, remember growth takes time, effort, and patience. By surrounding yourself with trusted voices and tracking your progress, you can take meaningful steps to change. – Michael Packard
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CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE
Ingredients
Inspired by GimmeSomeOven.com
• 1 cup almond flour • 3/4 cup sugar • 2/3 cup medium-grind cornmeal • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp almond extract • Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tbsp juice • Zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tbsp juice • Powdered sugar, optional
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides with cooking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until combined. 3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon and orange zest and juice. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients. 4. Pour batter into the springform pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes. 5. Run a knife gently around the edges of the cake, then remove the sides of the pan. If desired, dust cake with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh strainer.
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