With the holidays behind you, it’s time to shift your focus to the year 2011. In last week’s newsletter, I stressed the importance of planning if you want your results in 2011 to be different than 2010; but a plan without action is worthless.
Every January 1st, people set all kinds of resolutions with good intentions. Then, by the middle of February, most of those resolutions are distant memories. Yes, there’s power in setting a goal-tremendous power in writing it down. It’s the first step to making change happen. However, what is it that gets in your way of making those intentions happen? I’ll tell you what it is.It’s your enormous BUT.
I would do it now BUT I don’t have the time.
I would do it BUT I don’t have the money.
I would do it BUT I don’t know how.
I would do it BUT I’m not good enough.
I would do it BUT it’s too late.
BUT is a mental block that will keep your physical butt from taking action to make your dreams come true. So time of truth, HOW BIG IS YOUR BUT? How much longer are you going to allow your mental blocks hold you back from the dreams and desires of your heart?
You want a stronger spiritual life? Then spend more time in daily prayer. You want to be of greater service to those around you? Then start looking at ways that you can offer your gifts of time, talent or money to make a difference in your community. Don’t use your BUT (or sit on your butt) for another year thinking things are going to happen on their own. Start small if need be. Just start.
What is it that will move you to take action? For most people, they need someone or something to hold them accountable. Personally, if I tell someone I am going to do something, I will take the necessary action to do it. BUT, if I keep it all to myself, it’s much easier NOT to take the action because no one else knows about it – except me. Or, if I pay for an event before it takes place, the chances of me attending are greater than if I wait until the last minute and pay at the door.
What action can you take to help hold you accountable to your new year’s resolutions? If you’re planning on participating in a pageant this year and want a winning experience by :
Feeling confidently relaxed at the pageant because of your thorough preparation.
Presenting your very best self to the judges.
Experiencing less pageant drama than you have in the past.
Answering interview questions with ease in a natural conversational style.
Developing a specific skill set that will help you succeed in life beyond the pageant.
January 5, 2011 06:04
