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Published by Rachelle Disbennett-Lee
Tuesday, January 1, 2002
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What creates big results are the small acts
that we do each day. No one accomplishes his or her goals
overnight. It takes time, commitment, and persistence.
As the New Year dawns, it is important not
to focus on the big goal, but on the small steps that will
accomplish that goal. What will you have to do each day
to make your goal a reality?
Many people stumble, as they try to reach
their goal, because they do not realize the importance of
each small step. They trip themselves up by focusing on
the destination only and forget that the process is what
will get them to where they want to go. As the saying goes,
"No one crosses a chasm in a single step." It
takes many steps to reach the final destination.
To start the journey of achieving the goal,
create a step-by-step plan to support you in your daily
process. Know what it will take each day to reach the final
destination. What do you need to do each day to accomplish
the final result?
Remember, you simply have to focus on one
day at a time. It helps to tell yourself that you only have
to stick with the plan for today. That gives you a sense
of being able to accomplish your task. If you look at the
big picture, it can be overwhelming, but if you take one
day at a time it becomes more manageable.
Many people ask me, "Where do I start?"
Start from where you are. It is as simple as that. You don't
have to wait. Start now. I can remember waiting to join
Weight Watchers until I lost a certain amount of weight.
Don't wait. Begin the journey from where you are.
Get support. You can do it on your own,
but you do not have to do it alone. Enlist the help of a
friend, a group, or hire a professional, like a coach, a
financial planner, or a specialist in whatever you are trying
to accomplish. Set yourself up for success and get the help
you need right in the beginning.
Coaching
The most important step is the first one.
Getting started on any change process can be challenging.
Change is part of the process and change can be one of the
most difficult things we as humans can do.
Set yourself up for success by getting the
support you need, creating a plan, and allowing yourself
not to do it perfectly. You will have days that are better
than others. You will slip and slide along the way. That
is perfect! There are no straight lines in nature. You will
not start and move smoothly to your destination. You will
have setbacks and challenges. That is all part of the process.
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, follow
your plan as closely as possible, get back on it when you
take a sidestep and celebrate your successes along the way.
It is the small daily actions that will
support you in creating the change you are seeking and reaching
the goal you desire. Stick with your plan and you will be
successful.
What will you do today to support you in
achieving your goal?
Daily Success Formula
Small daily actions =
Success
Quotes
"The secret of unleashing your true
power is setting goals that are exciting enough to inspire
your creativity and ignite your passion." Anthony Robbins
"The little minutes, humble though they
be, make the mighty ages of eternity." Julia A. Fletcher |
