Goal-A-PhobicLearn Motivational on motivational-info.com. Goal-A-Phobic article will help answer your questions on Motivational.We at motivational-info.com specialize in Motivational. Motivational at motivational-info.com provides the most up to date news and articles. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
But today - red. Hmmmm.... When I journal, I usually let my mind go and write whatever comes to mind, regardless of whether it makes sense. Usually it's a few thoughts about something in the past, or something I need to get done in future. But today, we got right down to business. It was as if my hand were on auto-pilot, and my central processing unit was barking out orders. The first line went 'GOAL SETTING AND GOAL GETTING MUST BE OUR MAIN GOAL.' The rich, red letters mesmerized my eyes. Something clicked. A dialogue was forthcoming. A dialogue between my task oriented self and my procrastination oriented self. 'Task' was trying to get some cooperation. 'Procrastination' was up to its usual antics. The dialogue went something like this... Procrastination: But what do you mean we need to do some goal setting? We've done a lot of stuff lately?! I need a break! Task: Yes, we've done 'stuff.' How much of that stuff relates to our life goals? For example, that big proposal we keep talking about. If we're to get anywhere with it, we've got to start. Procrastination: Oh, come on. The proposal can wait. I'll get that done in no time. You take a break and let me handle things. Before I get to that proposal though, I need to find where I've put a ton of my papers, files, addresses I need in order to get started. Yikes, I need to do all sorts of stuff. And before I can get to that, my desk needs to get cleared off. Oh yeah, and the kitchen sure could use a cleaning, and I need to pick out this year's Christmas cards, and... Task: The household stuff will wait, and you know you have no plans to attack the kitchen anyway. It's an excuse. And, your desk is fine. We did a quick once-over yesterday. How much clearer does it have to get? We need to at least start. Any other excuses? Procrastination: Well, I need to block out a big chunk of time. That will be impossible. You know how busy we are these days. Task: Block out an hour. Procrastination: We need more than an hour and we don't have it. Task: Start out with an hour. Block it out on your calendar. Procrastination: But... Task: Now. Procrastination: Alright. There. Saturday morning, 9:00 am. Happy? Task: Not yet. What's the task we're going to work on. Procrastination: The project proposal. Task: Get specific. That proposal will take at least 12 hours to complete. What task are we going to accomplish on Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am? Procrastination: I'll figure that out on Saturday at 9:00 am. Task: We'll eat up the hour just brainstorming. Since I've already got your attention, why don't we just put down a roadmap right now. Say you're going to keep that Saturday morning block open every week. We estimate 12 hours for the project, so that's about three months. Let's get a goal down for each of those Saturday morning appointments... What...? What?! What's wrong...?! You're shaking! Sweating...! A volcano about to...! Procrastination: AAAAARRRRGHHHHH!!! Okay, okay, I confess! You win! I... I'm... I'm...GOAL-A-PHOBIC! Yes, yes, it's true! I'm quick to come up with the grand plan, but i... im... imp... IMPTAYSUN! I can't bear it... I'm allergic to it! I can't even say it right. Task: 'Implementation.' Now, now, take a deep breath. Don't get so down on yourself. Some of our projects have gone off magnificently. We've accomplished a lot together. It's just certain projects that you seem to get stuck on - like this proposal. Procrastination: Well, face it. There's not a chance that proposal will get accepted. It's just wishful thinking. I don't want to go through all of that work and then have to go through the rejection. And the marketing part of it - who's going to get that done? Not to mention the money we'll need to get it off the ground. Task: Fear. That's fear talking. You know we've done our research and I choose to believe for the best outcome. We'll never know unless we start. And, we'll never start unless you stop speaking from fear. Now let's start getting that roadmap together. The goals need to be specific, written, engaging, attainable, and time-bound. Procrastination: That's a lot to remember. Task: They make up the acronym S-W-E-A-T. Procrastination: Ugh. Task: That's... Specific. If the goal is too broad, we'll lose track. Written, so that we can express in focused terms what needs to get done; and we can keep it in front of us. Engaging, so that we are motivated, interested in the project. There may be some steps that don't thrill us, but the overall project must come from the heart. Attainable, so that we have peace with knowing that with a plan and some work, this project can become a successful reality. Time-bound: You get what you measure. A goal is a dream with a deadline. Enough said. Let's go.
|
Advice Home Business Technology Online Advertising Motivational Internet Marketing SEO Help Online Games Science Articles Happiness More Articles:1. When You Feel Blocked: Six Powerful Rituals to Help You Break Through Have you ever felt blocked, stuck in a rut? Like part of you wants to change, grow, or move forward with something, but another part of you seems to be standing in the way? And no matter how you try, it seems you are unable to make a difference? Being blocked can become a vicious cycle because the longer you are blocked, the more difficult it becomes to believe in yourself. When you encounter a block in your life, what you are facing is actually the doorway to the next stage in your soul's jour… 2. Why Are You Doing This? Why Are You Doing This?By Jeff NeilSometimes it amazes me how so much in everyday life relatesto having a home based business. For instance, the othernight I went grocery shopping with my wife and five year oldgreat niece.Nothing special about it. Just your average fun filled, fullof excitement, Thursday night on the town.You know how five year olds are. Always wanting to help andtaking pride in what they accomplish. Crystal is noexception, except she can barely reach over the cart.But that does… 3. Tears of Liberty Tears of LibertyI thought I saw the Lady cry ~beneath her glory and might I thought I saw her shed a tear ~beneath the New York skyI thought I saw her shoulders, heavy ~laden with empty sorrow I thought I saw her close her eyes ~ praying for tomorrow I thought I saw her bow her head ~in deep and dark despair I thought I saw her flame grow dim ~ atop her jaded hair And twixt the pale blue moon and the plumes of burning embers I thought I saw the Lady sigh ~ from times that she remembered Of freed… 4. Release Resistance and Accomplish your Goals Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try you justcannot seem to make significant progress? You learn somenew skills and are excited about using them only you neverseem to get around to applying what you learned. No matterwhat you do your life is like driving uphill with the handbrakeon!What you are experiencing is resistance, one of the biggestbarriers to creating your life the way you want it to be.Resistance happens when all parts of you are not pullingtogether to get you what you want… |