Be realistic/ Don’t plan to do more than you can accomplish. (Most of us load our to-do list and then get frustrated when we don't get our stuff done.!)
Don’t sabotage yourself by aiming too high. Leave time for the routine stuff and the unexpected.
Look 5 steps ahead, then take your next step. Take things a step at time, and make sure to block out the time you need to do your most important task of the day. You don't have to finish, but you do need to start.
Work a short time on the one most important thing in your life and you will be surprised how much you accomplish.
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ASpivey1
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I'm a list maker in general for most everything I do. I think it's something about writing things down that makes it harder for me to procrastinate because I have what needs to be done right in front of me. I guess I'm going to have to up my game and start ranking, and outlining things like I did in school so nothing falls by the wayside. Oh well, more notepads and good pens as well as continued focus and purpose. Great article and thank you!
RizaPelaez
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Great advice! I always fail to follow through on my goal setting. But now I realized my mistakes and will keep it up and follow your training. I think the key here is being consistent. The more I feel like procrastinating, the more I should work hard and do it!
Trujunco
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Simple, powerful post. I know this works...I have followed your advise in two of the five important things in my life and have accumulated over consecutive 200 days in each.
I didn't initially catch the importance of this but realize the brilliance of keeping it simple. I know of others that are a whole lot better...
Thanks Bill, I appreciate that you found it important to share your secret
I didn't initially catch the importance of this but realize the brilliance of keeping it simple. I know of others that are a whole lot better...
Thanks Bill, I appreciate that you found it important to share your secret
BooBish
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Yes, picking one thing to focus on for a month (to accomplish or gain traction on it) seems like a good method.
Yet another method I like that I started implementing effectively just over the last week is the one goal a day method: http://www.onesimplegoal.com/tips
Using this method, I finally got myself to do one thing I've been putting off for ages, i.e., meditate (using YouTube guided meditation video). And yesterday, I finally got myself to figure out how to use a drill.
One thing that doesn't work for me is trying to stick to a schedule. Though a schedule might work for some people, I seem to be resistant to any fairly rigid structure.
Yet another method I like that I started implementing effectively just over the last week is the one goal a day method: http://www.onesimplegoal.com/tips
Using this method, I finally got myself to do one thing I've been putting off for ages, i.e., meditate (using YouTube guided meditation video). And yesterday, I finally got myself to figure out how to use a drill.
One thing that doesn't work for me is trying to stick to a schedule. Though a schedule might work for some people, I seem to be resistant to any fairly rigid structure.
HennieSteyl
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Hi Bill, Thanks for explaining this so clearly.
Setting daily goals are so very important. That way a dream can become a reality.
I have created a similar training that you can have a look at. I will edit my training to reference yours. How To Set Daily Goals Hennie
Setting daily goals are so very important. That way a dream can become a reality.
I have created a similar training that you can have a look at. I will edit my training to reference yours. How To Set Daily Goals Hennie