BabyBoomersBlueprint

I started out the day para-sailing around the Zihuantanejo Bay before sitting down to work a couple of hours.  Clearing your head does wonders to be able to sit and focus.

Below are 6 tips to put into action which will minimize self-sabotaging behaviors:

1.  When setting your goals make them big enough you need to stretch yourself, but not so large you get un-motivated.  If they end up being unrealistic subconsciously you will give up or set yourself up for self-sabotage.

2.  Break big goals down into manageable tasks.  Doing numerous small tasks will result in accomplishing the bigger ones.  You’ve heard before that you can’t eat an elephant in one bite!

3.  Keep your goals simple and revise them as your business and situation changes.

4.  Track your progress so you know what is working and if you are on target.  It’s always easier to reach your goals when you see the end versus zigzagging all over the board.  That can become time consuming, non-productive and expensive.

5.  Celebrate your success.  Allow time to say, yeah I made that happen, now I know I can keep the focus for the next milestone.

6.  Maintain balance in your life.  It’s easy to become a workaholic when you like what you do, but your family won’t appreciate it.  Plus, some of your best ideas will likely come to you when you are relaxed and/or playing.

Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”