Second chances, rules not to come unstuck
January is over and so is the New Year, remember all your goals and affirmations? Maybe you put them aside for a few days because…. because first you want to get in the mood for “your goals?
I sympathize with that logic. But be careful not to get lost in the New Year only to wake up during some rerun of your old days.
So, if you have set up a few goals (no resolutions -those are for agitators, politicians and parents) try this:
1) Write all your goals down, and I do mean all of them!
There are too many? Who cares!
Just be careful that your goals do not interfere with your other Topics (If you want to slim down, a goal such as ” I will eat a cake a day” is not very helpful.)
You do not have to work on each topic every day. Start with one, then alternate with another.
You want to work less/more. And you want to spend more quality time with your children/wife/husband/partner ….?
Work one day longer, effectively. Use the time you have, not the time you need.
2. Resolve your motives
Write it down.
Why did you choose that specific goal vs another. What are your motivations?
3. Start within 3 days
It works. You need to start within 72hrs.
People who immediately start with some ideas, work, projects are more likely to succeed.
Make a List (again)
for example: 1. Throw away all the old magazines that are piling up.
2. tommorrow: write 1hr longer
3. Stop drinking coffee tommorrow, start drinking tea/water..
4. Do`s and Don`ts
Be realistic, try not to fly at higher game. You do not want to get lost for wrong destinations.
Again write.
Do´s : walk daily instead of taking the tube.
Write at least one page
work out at least once a week
Talk to your neighbour
Don´ts: Don´t fool yourself, that if you pause one day from your writing schedule you will be more effective the following day.
Stay away from the wine… or choccolate….
Don´t eat after midnight….
to be continued.
