by Michaeline on March 14, 2009
I am currently reading a fascinating book by John C. Maxwell entitled Thinking for a Change: 11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work (Center Street 2003). This book really does make you want to change the way you think.
One chapter discusses using the potential of focused thinking, but in order to do so you need to clear away mental clutter and distractions. Today we are proud of our ability to multitask…doing many things good enough, but how many of them are accomplished at an excellent level. In the chaos of the day, focusing on your priorities and goals can take a backstage to the busyness of the day. So if you have been wondering why the things you say are important aren’t getting done this may be the answer. [click to continue…]
by Michaeline on January 3, 2009
We go through the same exercise each year…the New Year’s resolution. As a life coach I get asked by people how they can keep their resolution. Here are a few tips:
- skip the word “resolution”, instead use the word “intention”.
- instead of framing your resolution in negative terms (i.e. cutting something out), re-frame it positively.
- start your intention when you feel motivated, don’t let the calendar determine when you start.
- list your past accomplishment which will help you feel successful already.
- ask for support.
- set up a reward system for each milestone you achieve.
One way to ensure success is to switch to a focus or intention such as health, simplicity, fitness, calmness or happiness versus making a resolution. Using a phrase or word can set the intention for the year and can help you evaluate all your priorities, actions and goals. When you set an intention you set a course for the future not for just a few days, weeks or months. If you think about it most people set a resolution with a start and end date. Instead intend to change your life and see how powerful that can be.
Wishing you the best of intentions for 2009!