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3 Tips to Get Things Done

Ever kick yourself for not sticking to your goals and objectives? Do you sometimes get derailed and distracted with something else which takes away your focus and taking action? Ever find yourself frustrated and annoyed with yourself because you just cannot seem to move certain projects to completion? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you are certainly not alone.
Here are 3 strategies to help strengthen your resolve AND your results.

1. Re-engineer your environment- if you are going on a low-fat diet, finally writing your book, or boldly move your career forward, the context in which you set up your goals (your environment) is really important. Going on a diet? Ditch the fatty, tempting foods in your kitchen pantry. Writing your first book? Be mindful to create an environment that truly supports your best writing. Remove distractions. Hide your cell phone. Just say no to multi-tasking. Huge goals are more doable and achievable if we deliberately design our environment to truly support our desired outcome. How can you re-engineer your own environment so you can achieve that important goal of yours?

2. Think "Systems"- Innate desire and discipline are “power couple" for getting things done. Here’s a tip to maximize both. Match your desire to achieve your goal with a deliberate benchmarks and deadlines. By designing your action plan and plugging these actions into your calendar, success rates are bound to be much, much higher. Author Dan Ariely conducted research that demonstrated that people are highly motivated to avoid painful consequences. A deadline such as the U.S. tax day, April 15th is a great example. The majority of us do not want the painful consequence of being penalized and paying extra money, so we move into action and fill out the necessary paperwork by the deadline of the 15th. For some people literally complete their taxes at the last possible minute, but it is done. The deadline created a strong call to action. What goal do you have that needs to be more clearly defined and integrated into your work-life calendar? Important: Do you have deadlines?

3.Verbalize- Telling others about our goals is a powerful strategy. Sharing our goal commitments with a mentor, coach or trusted colleague, we automatically up-level our game. Most of us have a strong inclination to avoid to disappointing and letting others down. By investing money in personal and business coaching, you send a message to yourself and to your coach, that you are serious about your goals. Articulating your goals on paper, communicating them, and working through obstacles with a trusted and supportive partner will amplify your commitment and solidify your results. Who are your success partners? Do you have a coach?
Yogi, Parmahansa Yoganada taught that our environment is stronger than our will and to attain one's goals, he advised to surround you with people who are actively striving toward a similar goal.
Wise counsel.
What is one of your important goals? Use these 3 strategies to strengthen your resolve and enjoy the results.
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