Goal Focused Results

Some days just showing up for work or an event seems like that is the best you can do. Then it turns into most days and then every day. Showing up to do your best work every day is what will ultimately set you apart and increase your self esteem. A great strategy to show up as your best self is to set clear milestones. You have a project to complete. Instead of working endlessly toward that one end goal, set mini-goals or milestones for yourself. If you can meet a milestone every or every other day, it will be easier to keep your head up and pushing forward with the same vigor as day one. How can you show up and perform at your best every day? What mini-goal will you set for yourself?

Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog! talks about a strategy to conquer the hardest or most difficult task first. That one task you are really dreading, like calling back an annoying salesman. Do it first. Get it off your list. The rest of the day will seem like a breeze, and you won’t use other tasks as a way of procrastinating. What frog will you eat first today?

Day 5 Here is the last tip in helping your self-motivation stay on track. 9. Just Act Like It If you cannot get motivated no matter what you do, try acting like you are already. Your brain cannot tell between fantasy and reality. When you act motivated or energized, you convince yourself you are! ACTIONABLE STEPS... 1. Write One of Your Goals Down. If you want to accomplish something, write it down as a goal. Remember to keep it measurable. 2. Add A Deadline. Once you have your goal written down, give it a firm deadline by putting it right into your schedule. 3. Create a Reward. Now you can make a deal with yourself. How will you reward yourself when you reach your goal on time?

Happy Girls Day. Hinamatsuri. Originating in Japan, Girls' Day is traditionally a festival to wish for the health and wellbeing of young girls. Wishing you all a wonderful day that is filled with joy and wellbeing.

Is your To Do list endless. Does it give you more stress to just look at or maybe it never gets smaller? Try this strategy to get your goals done. Review your To Do list and compare it against your goals. Then prioritize the items that will do the most to get you towards your goal, and prioritize them. Focus on the top three tasks / To Dos that if done will do the most for your goals. Take time at the beginning and end of every day to look at what you have done and what you need to do. Prioritizing and planning your workday (or the next one) will allow you to move seamlessly through your day without losing focus. Prioritize your list today and see how it changes your day.