Daily Habits of Successful People: It's All About Routine | Brian Tracy

Daily Habits of Successful People: It's All About Routine

What is the one habit that you should start to develop right now that will help you more than any other habit to achieve your most important goals?  Whatever it is, start it now!

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4 Tips for Setting Powerful Goals | Jim Rohn

We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life. Here’s how to do the latter.

The most important benefit of setting goals isn’t achieving your goal; it’s what you do and the person you become in order to achieve your goal that’s the real benefit.

Goal setting is powerful because it provides focus. It shapes our dreams. It gives us the ability to hone in on the exact actions we need to perform to achieve everything we desire in life. Goals are great because they cause us to stretch and grow in ways that we never have before. In order to reach our goals, we must become better.

Life is designed in such a way that we look long-term and live short-term. We dream for the future and live in the present. Unfortunately, the present can produce many difficult obstacles. But setting goals provides long-term vision in our lives. We all need powerful, long-range goals to help us get past those short-term obstacles. Fortunately, the more powerful our goals are, the more we’ll be able to act on and guarantee that they will actually come to pass.

What are the key aspects to learn and remember when studying and writing our goals? Here’s a closer look at goal setting and how you can make it forceful and practical:

1. Evaluate and reflect.

The only way we can reasonably decide what we want in the future and how we’ll get there is to know where we are right now and what our current level of satisfaction is. So first, take some time to think through and write down your current situation; then ask this question on each key point: Is that OK?

The purpose of evaluation is twofold. First, it gives you an objective way to look at your accomplishments and your pursuit of the vision you have for life. Secondly, it shows you where you are so you can determine where you need to go. Evaluation gives you a baseline to work from.

Take a couple of hours this week to evaluate and reflect. See where you are and write it down so that as the months progress and you continue a regular time of evaluation and reflection, you will see just how much ground you’re gaining—and that will be exciting!

2. Define your dreams and goals.

One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life and the ability to establish and set goals to live out those dreams. We can look deep within our hearts and dream of a better situation for ourselves and our families. 

We can dream of better financial, emotional, spiritual or physical lives. We have also been given the ability to not only dream, but pursue those dreams—and not just pursue them, but the cognitive ability to lay out a plan and strategies to achieve those dreams. Powerful!

What are your dreams and goals? This isn’t what you already have or what you have done, but what you want. Have you ever really sat down and thought through your life values and decided what you really want? Have you ever taken the time to truly reflect, to listen quietly to your heart, to see what dreams live within you? Your dreams are there. Everyone has them. They may live right on the surface, or they may be buried deep from years of others telling you they were foolish, but they are there.

Take time to be quiet. This is something that we don’t do enough of in this busy world of ours. We rush, rush, rush, and we’re constantly listening to noise all around us. The human heart was meant for times of quiet—to peer deep within. It is when we do this that our hearts are set free to soar and take flight on the wings of our own dreams. Schedule some quiet “dream time” this week. No other people. No cellphone. No computer. Just you, a pad, a pen and your thoughts.

Think about what really thrills you. When you are quiet, think about those things that really get your blood moving. What would you love to do, either for fun or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What would you try if you were guaranteed to succeed? What big thoughts move your heart into a state of excitement and joy? When you answer these questions you will feel great and you will be in the “dream zone.” It is only when we get to this point that we experience what our dreams are.

Write down all of your dreams as you have them. Don’t think of any as too outlandish or foolish—remember—you’re dreaming! Let the thoughts fly and take careful record.
Now, prioritize those dreams. Which are most important? Which are most feasible? Which would you love to do the most? Put them in the order in which you will actually try to attain them. Remember, we are always moving toward action—not just dreaming.

3. Make your goals S.M.A.R.T.

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-sensitive.

Specific:

Goals are no place to waffle. They are no place to be vague. Ambiguous goals produce ambiguous results. Incomplete goals produce incomplete futures.

Measurable:

Always set goals that are measurable. I would say “specifically measurable” to take into account our principle of being specific.

Attainable:

One of the detrimental things that many people do—with good intentions—is setting goals that are so high that they are unattainable.

Realistic:

The root word of realistic is “real.” A goal has to be something that we can reasonably make “real” or a “reality” in our lives. There are some goals that are simply not realistic. You have to be able to say, even if it is a tremendously stretching goal, that yes, indeed, it is entirely realistic—that you could make it. You may even have to say that it will take x, y and z to do it, but if those happen, then it can be done. This is in no way to say it shouldn’t be a big goal, but it must be realistic.

Time:

Every goal should have a timeframe attached to it. One of the powerful aspects of a great goal is that it has an end—a time in which you are shooting to accomplish it. As time goes by, you work on it because you don’t want to get behind, and you work diligently because you want to meet the deadline. You may even have to break down a big goal into different parts of measurement and timeframes—that is OK. Set smaller goals and work them out in their own time. A S.M.A.R.T. goal has a timeline.

4. Have accountability.

When someone knows what your goals are, they hold you accountable by asking you to “give an account” of where you are in the process of achieving that goal. Accountability puts some teeth into the process. If a goal is set and only one person knows it, does it really have any power? Many times, no. A goal isn’t as powerful if you don’t have one or more people who can hold you accountable to it.

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The most inspiring video you will ever watch! | nuki255

This is a truly inspirational video of an ordinary man who achieved extraordinary results when he connected his long-lost goals to his love for his family.  

nuki255's comment when posted in 2010: 

This is a repost of a video that a friend of mine made. He posted it to a car website to inspire the members there. I wanted others to see the video so that they too could be inspired. For all those wondering, Julia is still alive and Roger continues to run for her sake. So this isnt a video about sadness, it one of the human spirit and what it can accomplish.* 



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New Year, New You! (2017 motivation) | Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins on how to make the next year your best year.  

Change or progress: take control to make it happen!

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3 Steps To Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Career | Mo Faul

We all want to stop the inner self from sabotaging our next steps in our career. Confidence is essential and the number one “make it” or “break it” ingredient. Without it, we stay stuck, miserable and feel worse, which keeps us stuck. Over and over, we feel bad, we get frustrated and we stay stuck. Where is the confidence?

From my years as an executive, I have seen four warning signs that it is time to get unstuck.

Warning signs that you have self-sabotaging or limited thinking

1.    You are forever waiting for the perfect time to….ask for a raise, go on a job interview - since the perfect time is never, it never happens.
2.    Persistently thinking that things will eventually change - waiting “until you turn blue!” or blow up!
3.    Belief that you will never qualify for another job, raise or promotion - negotiating yourself out of the job before you even apply.
4.    Convincing yourself in your mind that you do not deserve or will never receive what you want (even when all signs are pointing your way) If you are blocked, you will miss the signals.

The best way to STOP sabotaging yourself and build your confidence back up is to change what you think on a regular (habitual) basis. I know it sounds obvious, but your thoughts, your mindset and your thought habits are creating your reality and your ability to stand up for yourself.

When our confidence is drained, we begin to look outside ourselves to the external world for validation, recognition, rewards and to feel better inside. But, it is never enough.

Have you ever caught yourself saying or thinking the following?

“No one cares about my project as much as I do!” I steamed after a long, boring (my fault) meeting.  

“Why am I working this much and trying so hard.” This is the classic statement of victimhood and it is the definitive “diagnosis” of confidence depletion.

As I fought harder to get my project advanced at the health system, I allowed the resistance and conflict over it to program my mind, heart and soul that it was NOT going to happen. So, even though I kept pushing, it wasn’t going to happen. I was literally fighting against my own plan.  I was convinced I was defeated even while I worked so hard.

The harder I pushed for it to succeed, the more anxious I became. I became irritable, didn’t know who I could trust. I would ask people after meetings, “are you on my side?”

I became the problem. My eyes were red, my face on fire as my blood pressure shot through the roof. 

Will the meditation tape in my car be able to calm me down? 

Sometimes it did, but I returned the next day to FIGHT all over again! Even though I was depleted and had nothing left, I had to be a good soldier!

Nothing seemed to work, and I couldn’t figure out why. 

I finally learned how to change my thinking to reroute the stuck-ness to success. 

Finally, it dawned on me that my beliefs were causing the problems I was seeing. I was not feeling confident in my plan or actions-- and that was what was keeping me stuck! 

Big time, stuck in mud, going under...

Ultimately, the frustration grew and grew, I saw no way out and soon everyone was an enemy in my eyes.

I needed to be more me from the inside, then I could shine on the outside.

The external world will never give you permission to stand up for yourself!

I needed to change before I self-destructed.

Here is the quick, three (3) step process I used to start rewiring me. Use it now to save your job, career, YOU.

Your 3 STEP Solution:

1.    Imagine the outcome as already happening. 

Most of my coaching process involves working on mindset, working on new mental programming. In order to DO something, you need to imagine that you CAN DO IT. 

You must imagine a good outcome. Even if you don’t believe it at first. Imagining failure makes us so fearful that we project fear and failure!  Our mindset determines what we think is possible. And it determines what does happen.

You will not succeed at asking for a promotion or going on an interview if you think you will fail before you even start.

Imagine the best outcome before you take action.

Take a few minutes to bring into your mind’s eye the best outcome.

Imagine this best outcome in the best light and in vivid colors and get happy internally!! 

Get into the best outcome in your mind, heart and soul! 

Then you can proceed! Next, take action only when you are feeling great.

2.    Focus on your highest self.

How do you feel when you are unstoppable? What were you doing last time you felt awesome inside? Imagine you, in that situation and how you felt. Take a few minutes in your mind’s eye to get back in that feeling state. Be that highest, most awesome self.

3.     Take action!  

Once you have imagined the best outcome by conjuring up your highest self and emotional state TAKE ACTION! Do not take action from weak, depleted you. Practice this process and it will become natural for you.

Step into your full power as the person you want to show up as and ask her (or him)-- 

“What would I do if I wasn’t fearful of rejection?”  

“What would I do if I knew I would succeed?”

DO that! Take action from a place of strength, from a place of knowing you are the highest self you can be.

You see, the illusion that you are not getting what you deserve is what keeps you stuck. So create a different illusion-- one that will propel you to achieve what you want. 

Create the inner circumstances for things to go your way.

Find out more in my Love Yourself, Love Your Career Video Training Series. The perfect merger of inner spiritual evolution and outer career success. 

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The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health | Julia Rucklidge

The power of micronutrients!  

"A well nourished body and brain is better able to withstand ongoing stress and recover from illness. "

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this critically important talk, clinical psychologist Julia Rucklidge explores a range of scientific research, including her own, showing the significant role played by nutrition in mental health or illness. 

27 Things You Need To Thank Yourself For Before The Year’s Over | Russell Lacy

In our society, we beat up on ourselves a lot – too much.

For many of us, it’s every minute of every day, all throughout the year. It’s no wonder most of us are too stressed out. We replay negative thoughts about our inadequacies or lack of capabilities over and over again in our minds. At some point, it’s like enough already. Isn’t it about time that we started appreciating ourselves for all of the things that we’ve done? This is especially true for this time of year.
 

Along with some end-of-the-year reflection and goal planning for the new year, don’t forget to thank yourself for all that you have achieved and overcome this year. I’m sure there were moments when it wasn’t easy. You probably had moments when you doubted yourself, struggled in defining the type of life you want to live, and lost sight of your goals. Yet, you pushed through it all.
 

Now, take a moment to be proud of the person who you’ve become. Here are 27 things you need to thank yourself for before 2016 is over:

 1. Following your goals (well, some of them)

 2. Making your priorities clearer and sticking to them

 3. Not putting up with people’s crap

 4. Taking time out for yourself, even if that meant ditching your friends

 5. Working out more/ trying to take care of yourself more

 6. Not settling for things

 7. Developing your skills and passions

 8. Not giving up on your what you want out of your career (even when it got on your nerves)

 9. Finishing things that you started

 10. Having the courage to remove people out of your life who didn’t add to it

 11. Speaking up more when you felt wronged

 12. Going the extra mile (though you didn’t always want to)

 13. Getting more sleep

 14. Following your gut (even if that meant venturing into unfamiliar territory)

 15. Persevering through the unexpected

 16. Not beating up on yourself as much

 17. Accepting your flaws, regardless of what people might think

 18. Deciding not to take life so seriously

 19. Laughing a heck of a lot more

 20. Not doing the same dumb things that you did in 2015

 21. Not reminding yourself of the dumb things you did in 2015

 22. Spending more time with your family

 23. Saving more. Finally.

 24. Planning for the life you want in the future

 25. Being more grateful for the little things.

 26. Making choices that you know your future self would be proud of

 27. Being patient with yourself, knowing through every journey you face you’re becoming wiser

Have a go and let me know what you think!  Would you change any of the items above?

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