7 reasons you haven't started on your new year goals and resolutions
TRANSCRIPT
Which One Is You?
• I haven’t been able to start yet. It’s been really busy at work and I haven’t had time.
• Having thought about it, I don’t really want to ………………… anymore
• I’ve been ill.
• Any other excuse not written here.
1) Your “Why?” Isn’t Strong Enough
The power of words.
Weak: I want to get a new job this year
Medium: I want to get a new job by July
Strong: I want to get a new job by July SO THAT I can earn enough by Christmas to buy my partner that dream present BECAUSE I love him/her
so much.
Stronger: I want to get a new job by July SO THAT I can earn enough by Christmas to buy my partner that dream present BECAUSE I love him/her
so much, BECAUSE I’m so lucky to have him/her in my life, BECAUSE.......
2) Hidden Beliefs Are Holding You Back
“You don’t have to be afraid of the things
you were afraid of when you were 5”
Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue
The King’s Speech
Well Meaning PhrasesThat Limit Our Thinking
Hope for the best, prepare for the worstWhat’s the worst that can happen?You must manage people’s expectationsGet real!Get down to earthBe realisticThat’s nothing but a pipe-dreamYou’ve got to live in the real world.Don’t push the boat out too far.Don’t go out on a limb over that.You’ve no room to talk.Who do you think you are?You don’t want to do thatThat’s not very practical.
Life wasn’t meant to be easy.Nothing in life is free.A fool and his money are soon parted.All good things must come to an end.All that glitters is not gold.Beauty is only skin-deep.Beggars can’t be choosers.Easier said than done.It never rains, but it pours.Jack of all trades, master of none.No-one’s indispensable.The bigger they are, the harder they fallThere’s one law for the rich and another for the poor
3) You’re Not Asking The Right Questions
Quality questions hook the mind.
The Reticular Activating System
“Why” is a backward looking question
“How” is a forward looking question
Ask yourself:
“How can I get started on...............?” light the blue touch paper and step back.
4) You’re Not Master Of Time
Think Complexity
Think Like Richard Branson
Time Management Time Pressure (Lack)
Managing Complexity Achievement (Abundance)
I think I want to get to here but
can’t see my way through.
But I can definitely tell
you why I want to get to here.
5) Lack Of Clarity Is Stopping You
5) Identify your first stop, get to there and review
6) Fear Of The Consequences
• What will happen if actually succeed?
• What will my partner think?
• What will my friends think?
• Will I still like myself?
• Fear of:
– Success
– Failure
– Rejection
Stay In Touch
Email [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/dene.stuart.3
https://www.facebook.com/IW2Be
http://goo.gl/6ROKJg