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Hold Yourself Accountable
Focus on the Right Activities Focusing too closely only on the end result can set you up for failure. Winners focus on the process, not the final result. Instead of setting a goal to lose a certain number of pounds, commit to an hour of exercise each day. Or instead of setting a goal to write a book, commit to an hour of writing each day. By reorienting your mentality to focus on the inputs you can control, you are better positioned to succeed. This process builds I know it can be tough day in and day out to stay motivated for the long haul. But by making small, deliberate strides forward each day, you can consistently make progress—and make the journey far easier on yourself. I’ve seen that time and again in Melaleuca. Small changes done consistently lead to big results. 5. consistency and drives results over the long-term.
Do you want to transform your effectiveness? Do you want to reach your goals and have more fun getting there? Then you need to find an accountability partner. This one best practice can change everything for you. It’s much harder to let someone else down than it is to let ourselves down. Accountability doesn’t have to be complex. You might text your partner right before you start working out in the morning, after you add five names to your contact list, or once you’ve approached five individuals to share the Melaleuca Overview. I have several accountability partners in my life. One of my goals is to work out early in the morning before the day begins. However, when left to my own devices I am very inconsistent at actually doing it! So I have an accountability partner waiting for me at the gym at 5:00 AM. That simple step helps me reach my goals and have a more productive day. Your success ultimately comes down to you. What are you willing to accept in your life? You have to hold yourself accountable for following through on your goals and your routine. The world will be more than content to let you miss your objectives. Nobody is going to be breathing down your neck if you miss your goals or neglect your exercise routine. Only you can hold yourself truly accountable. Define Success You need to define for yourself each day what success looks like. At the end of the day, ask yourself, in all honesty, did you succeed or fail? Did you take active steps closer to where you want to be? At the same time, don’t allow the need to hold yourself accountable morph into a temptation to beat up on yourself when you fall short. There will be times when you will fall short. It’s inevitable. Nobody can be perfect each and every day. We all have cheat days and days when we aren’t inspired and we choose not to take the right actions. Try to take the long view when you are assessing your progress—judge yourself on how you performed over a week or a month, not just on one particular day when you ultimately came up short. Celebrate the process. Learn from your mistakes. And move on. 4.
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