Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 4th for an evening of networking, great food and an interactive goal setting agenda. Register now or learn more.
Our guest speaker Lloyd Franke will guide us through goal setting strategies. Here's a preview of one of his tips:
Tip 3 of 4: Practice being aware
It’s time to establish a new role in your life – personal coach. Many times we act as coach for others – observing and commenting on how they could improve. Now turn that focus on yourself.
Several times a day, put yourself in the role of personal coach. What does the coach observe in your attitude and actions? Are you making progress toward the results you want?
Attitude
Be aware of what you are thinking and feeling as you progress through the day. Tune in to your internal dialogue. What messages are you giving yourself? Awareness allows you to shift your thoughts and actions. Replace negative thoughts with your new paradigm.
Action
Check your actions. What are you doing? Are you taking the next steps toward the results you want? Are you putting off the activities that are uncomfortable? Do them first – delay distractions.
Think back over the day. What actions have you taken that lead you toward the results you want? How can you do better? Acknowledge accomplishments and continue success tomorrow.
"Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk--and to act." -- Maxwell Maltz
