I've been away from AR for a while now, with so much on my plate that I simply haven't had time. In the summer I was better able to balance everything, lately I've come to the conclusion that I just need to stop and slow down a little. 2009 is rapidly approaching and I've been working on my business plans, with a lot of preparation and computer time needed to get everything done and ready to go. That left me wondering how many of my AR friends are really ready for 2009!
- Do you have a written goal list? Are you using visual cues (photos, etc) to help inspire you?
- Do you have a plan of attack? It's not enough just to know what you want, you have to figure out how you are going to get there! Knowing you want to go to New York is great, but if you live in Omaha, do you know how to get there before you get in the car? If not, you may end up in Dallas!
- Have you compartmentalized your goals into smaller chunks? Looking at them as a whole can be overwhelming. If you've got a plan of attack you can break them into smaller goals which makes it far more doable. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!"
- Have you created exciting rewards for yourself? For the women reading this, chances are if that is $$ then you better figure out a new reward. We rarely actualy work for the money, regardless of how much we need/want it. We will work for purses, shoes, perfume, vacations, jewelry, etc however.
- Have you figured out what you'll have to give up to get there? Oh come on, you don't think you can get there without giving up something do you? We will all have to give up something - time, chocolate, shopping, dinners out, yoga - something.... are you willing to give up what you have to give up to get what you want? If not, then figure out a new goal because you probably won't achieve it!
- Do you have a support system? For some this means that you need people around you who will help pick you up when you fall. For others that may mean someone you can run around yelling, "na na na na... Ha! I told you I could do it!" and proving them wrong. Depending on your personality type, one works better than the other for you. Having both is really great! (but maybe just do the dance in your head... My best motivation in this business has been my ex-boss - everytime I succeed I know she sees it and it annoys her to no end.... that pushes me harder and harder! sad, but true)
Ok, so now are you still ready? Are your bases covered? Me, I still have work to do..... which is why I'm on this computer now actually.
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