My last post was on Support. There are a number of websites, links, you tube channels, instagram, the list is endless of the way we can connect. Big forever subject matters like Diets, Loose weight fast, How to stop some sort of addictive pattern, support groups to help with those patterns that got you stuck in the first place.
But the big question is, are we really addressing the underlining cause? Are we giving the right definition to the issue or pattern? Are we taking the time to learn what that even is or are we following the same ole yellow brick road?
We must learn new things in order to achieve greater results. This probably means getting outside our comfort zone and perhaps places of fear. “Begin with the end in mind” by Stephen Covey. You don’t usually set out on a road trip without having a good idea of the destination; don’t risk that with your life.
3 steps to better connect with self, others and support links
- Clearly define what you wanting all important areas of your life – in your lifetime
Don’t put limits on what you define as your outcome; write down the first thoughts that come to
mind.
Areas of consideration:
- Wealth – How much wealth have you accumulated in your lifetime
- Family – What does your relationship with your family look like
- Health – How healthy are you? What does this health provide for you?
- Career – What have you accomplished in your professional lifetime/
If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. Narrow your focus down to the three most important areas to focus on and state these priorities in as specific terms as possible.
2. Create your ‘set’ of KPIs (key performance indicators)
What are those few activities that you must do in order to achieve the clearly defined outcomes you are after in the longer term? Each outcome you are after should have a set of KPIs that you can measure along your journey. Think about those actions that will have the greatest impact on the outcome and place a date on each one of them.
WHO? WHAT? WHEN? The “who” is you!
- Wealth – How much do you need to save by when?
- Family – What specific activities must you perform by when?
- Health – What type of exercise or nutrition plan should you be starting and by when?
- Career – Should you be looking for another position or doing something to advance yourself in the one you have? And – you guessed it -by when?
3. Every day write down and taken small action toward your outcome.
By rewriting your clearly defined outcome each day, along with taking one small action (I don’t really care how small it is; you can even sit and think about the outcome for a few minutes if you like, but don’t do that every day), you will begin to program your brain to actively seek circumstances to help you succeed. Do this every day for 30 days and see how much progress you make.
The strongest of warriors are patience and time. Use these elements to create your own definition of success.
Remember to stay mindful and maintain a level of balance in mind, body and spirit. Check out balancenstrength.com to learn more.
