Setting Yourself Up To Win
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A new client of mine is beginning a big project. So the first thing we did was set her up to make the project easier.
Do you have a project or goal you are doing or about to do? What would it mean to set yourself up to win?
Some ideas:
* Get enough sleep
* Get a relative or babysitter to watch the kids
* Visualize the outcome before starting to go from, "this is too hard" to "this is what I want to see."
* Clear off your desk
* Create a project file
* Clean up a location
* Get a coach, buddy or support person for accountability
* Get any materials
* Block out time in your schedule
* Plan reviewing progress time
* Set up your environment to make your project easier
* Decide which of your strengths can help this project
* Be clear on what outcome you want
* Anticipate obstacles and come up with solutions to overcome
The easier you make a project on yourself, the more likely it will get to completion. Preparing helps you finish.
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