You probably began this month with a resolution to have, to do or to be something better this year. Chances are, your well intended resolve is flagging if not already abandoned. I'll hold my hand up. I'm just as guilty of this as anyone.
A major reason why most New Year Resolutions don't stand a chance is because they are made only once, at the start of each year. But it's never too late to revive a seemingly lost cause, and follow it through to success.
The problem ... and its solution ... lends itself well to a tip from the world of business. Taking this advice on board often transforms a floundering enterprise and turns it into a soaring success.
You can do the same in your day to day life. Here's how.
A major key to success in business is to make regular time to stop working IN the business and do some work ON it.
Those who only work IN their business can soon end up like a hamster in a wheel, running full pelt but getting nowhere fast. This needs doing; that needs doing... and they are trapped into feeling it has to be themselves that must do it. Sound familiar?
The successful business person, on the other hand, will make regular time to stop and look at the bigger picture.
Take a tip from the good business person. Strike a deal with yourself to spend some regular time working ON your life. It need only be half an hour or so. Once a week is good. Daily is best.
Switch off everything else while you indulge yourself during this special time. Take stock of your bigger picture. Remind yourself of your resolutions and ask yourself:
A major reason why most New Year Resolutions don't stand a chance is because they are made only once, at the start of each year. But it's never too late to revive a seemingly lost cause, and follow it through to success.
The problem ... and its solution ... lends itself well to a tip from the world of business. Taking this advice on board often transforms a floundering enterprise and turns it into a soaring success.
You can do the same in your day to day life. Here's how.
A major key to success in business is to make regular time to stop working IN the business and do some work ON it.
Those who only work IN their business can soon end up like a hamster in a wheel, running full pelt but getting nowhere fast. This needs doing; that needs doing... and they are trapped into feeling it has to be themselves that must do it. Sound familiar?
The successful business person, on the other hand, will make regular time to stop and look at the bigger picture.
- What do I really want?
- How am I doing?
- Can I cut this out, it doesn't really serve me?
- How can I do more of that, it seems to be working?
- What could I delegate, and who would be best at it?
Take a tip from the good business person. Strike a deal with yourself to spend some regular time working ON your life. It need only be half an hour or so. Once a week is good. Daily is best.
Switch off everything else while you indulge yourself during this special time. Take stock of your bigger picture. Remind yourself of your resolutions and ask yourself:
- How am I doing?
- What step, however small, can I take right now to move me forwards?
- What's holding me back, and how can I let go of that?
- Who can help me with this? If you look, you'll probably find a book by or about someone who has already achieved what you want to. Following role models can be very powerful.
The key is to just take time to ask those questions. Then listen. Your brain is wired to find answers to questions. You'll be surprised.
Remember also to acknowledge the steps you have already taken. And forgive yourself for any slip-ups. You will soon start to see your life becoming richer ... if you work ON it as well as IN it.
Go for it!