"Not doing anything, and ignoring the reality." Now, that is undoubtedly probably the most common error in relation to self improvement, notably for personal topics. Does that sound familiar to you? So, suppose I explain to you just how to get started on your personal development plan, even for your individual goals?
New Year's Resolutions and nothing is happening
When starting a completely new job a few years ago, I invested a lot of time, and was loving it. Months later, it was actually that point of the year again to think about New Year's Resolutions. And mine was clear for me: Sports. To do Sports to wind down in the evening.
So, just like a lot of other people, I told myself that I will doing more sports within the New Year. 90 days later, not a lot had happened. The motivation curve went down again. And it happened without me really noticing and paying attention to it, not really procrastination, just dedicated to other stuff. At some point, I got aware of what was NOT happening, therefore i began to reflect. "Why? What was the main reason why I failed to even do what's necessary?" And after a few moments it sunk in. I had my goal, but
a. It hasn't been defined clearly enough,
b. I had no map to steer me in the right direction and
c. There was little personal awareness and a spotlight on the topic.
How did I manage to get away from that situation?
Three proven techniques for moving forward with your individual development plan right now
So next 'discovery', I researched a lttle bit and sat down to figure out my very own "starting block" strategy. Together with some fine tuning at a later time, I invented a recipe which works in my opinion up to today. No miracle steps, just steps, one by one.
Here they are:
#1: (Re-) Define your goal clearly
#2: Do not start too soon, make a planning first
#3: Manage your fear, define a personal driver & be conscious.
I'm going to explain to you one at a time.
#1: (Re-) Define your goal clearly
When you've established the initial version of development plan, or maybe just recorded some objectives around New Year's Day, it can be difficult to really start and act. One particular tactic is to define your main goal as clearly and realistic as possible.
We have developed the following formula: I commit to [Verb] + [Precise Goal] + [Frequency Per Week] + [Optional: duration] + [Purpose] = Action
So, as an example, the above mentioned goal: "Do more sports". Would turn into "I commit to re-start playing badminton once a week to wind down in the evening." When necessary, print your goal and put it somewhere the spot where you see it on a very consistent basis.
#2: Do not start too soon, make a planning first
That doesn't mean you need a planning for each goal there is. A planning is designed for difficult and complex topics in which you don't really progress without. If you wish to take part for the first time in a marathon, as an example, it is just a good plan to execute a planning for that.
What should the minimum pieces of a planning?
- Fixed dates of activity - Outside Obligations (like fixed appointments with sport partners)
- Weekly motivation dose: watch a motivational video or listen to a great song
- Milestones (where relevant)
Use of a simple spreadsheet or some tracking software. I like to personalise my planning with some sort of spreadsheet, as most of the tracking software come at a price and are also complex. A subject of private preferences, I suppose.
#3: Manage your fear, define a motivator & be conscious. This last piece of the starting block method focusing on your own personal mindset. The perfect written software full of information will not allow you to, if you do not have the mindset to start. So, how may you apply it?
Franklin D. Roosevelt said: "The only thing we have to fear is - fear itself?"
Tip #1: List your fear and obstacles to achieve your main goal. Start a mind map today and check out it again in a few days to add more.
Step #2: Create a personal driver, unless you already have one. This is often a motto or maybe a famous quote from a song or movie... It needs to correspond with your situation in your life, related to your dreams as well as your objectives.
Tip #3: Utilize your personal driver to be more mindful of your every day life. There are lots of distraction to choose from, seek to concentrate on the core things, at home and at work.
Now that you've learned my biggest mistake and exactly how I dealt with itIn case that this is something happened to you, what was your method of dealing with it?In case you are stuck right this moment, you may want to test my strategy.
New Year's Resolutions and nothing is happening
When starting a completely new job a few years ago, I invested a lot of time, and was loving it. Months later, it was actually that point of the year again to think about New Year's Resolutions. And mine was clear for me: Sports. To do Sports to wind down in the evening.
So, just like a lot of other people, I told myself that I will doing more sports within the New Year. 90 days later, not a lot had happened. The motivation curve went down again. And it happened without me really noticing and paying attention to it, not really procrastination, just dedicated to other stuff. At some point, I got aware of what was NOT happening, therefore i began to reflect. "Why? What was the main reason why I failed to even do what's necessary?" And after a few moments it sunk in. I had my goal, but
a. It hasn't been defined clearly enough,
b. I had no map to steer me in the right direction and
c. There was little personal awareness and a spotlight on the topic.
How did I manage to get away from that situation?
Three proven techniques for moving forward with your individual development plan right now
So next 'discovery', I researched a lttle bit and sat down to figure out my very own "starting block" strategy. Together with some fine tuning at a later time, I invented a recipe which works in my opinion up to today. No miracle steps, just steps, one by one.
Here they are:
#1: (Re-) Define your goal clearly
#2: Do not start too soon, make a planning first
#3: Manage your fear, define a personal driver & be conscious.
I'm going to explain to you one at a time.
#1: (Re-) Define your goal clearly
When you've established the initial version of development plan, or maybe just recorded some objectives around New Year's Day, it can be difficult to really start and act. One particular tactic is to define your main goal as clearly and realistic as possible.
We have developed the following formula: I commit to [Verb] + [Precise Goal] + [Frequency Per Week] + [Optional: duration] + [Purpose] = Action
So, as an example, the above mentioned goal: "Do more sports". Would turn into "I commit to re-start playing badminton once a week to wind down in the evening." When necessary, print your goal and put it somewhere the spot where you see it on a very consistent basis.
#2: Do not start too soon, make a planning first
That doesn't mean you need a planning for each goal there is. A planning is designed for difficult and complex topics in which you don't really progress without. If you wish to take part for the first time in a marathon, as an example, it is just a good plan to execute a planning for that.
What should the minimum pieces of a planning?
- Fixed dates of activity - Outside Obligations (like fixed appointments with sport partners)
- Weekly motivation dose: watch a motivational video or listen to a great song
- Milestones (where relevant)
Use of a simple spreadsheet or some tracking software. I like to personalise my planning with some sort of spreadsheet, as most of the tracking software come at a price and are also complex. A subject of private preferences, I suppose.
#3: Manage your fear, define a motivator & be conscious. This last piece of the starting block method focusing on your own personal mindset. The perfect written software full of information will not allow you to, if you do not have the mindset to start. So, how may you apply it?
Franklin D. Roosevelt said: "The only thing we have to fear is - fear itself?"
Tip #1: List your fear and obstacles to achieve your main goal. Start a mind map today and check out it again in a few days to add more.
Step #2: Create a personal driver, unless you already have one. This is often a motto or maybe a famous quote from a song or movie... It needs to correspond with your situation in your life, related to your dreams as well as your objectives.
Tip #3: Utilize your personal driver to be more mindful of your every day life. There are lots of distraction to choose from, seek to concentrate on the core things, at home and at work.
Now that you've learned my biggest mistake and exactly how I dealt with itIn case that this is something happened to you, what was your method of dealing with it?In case you are stuck right this moment, you may want to test my strategy.
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