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Maybe we haven’t taken the time to figure out what it is we really want. Maybe we worry that people will think less of us or that by setting boundaries we are being selfish. But part of living a fearless life is having the courage to pursue your goals. Once you identify what matters most to you, take a look at how you’re spending your time. Does what you’re doing each day reflect your goals and priorities? The one resource we all have equal access to is time. No matter your income, education, or social standing, we all get the same 24 hours in a day. The key is making sure that you spend your time on what really matters. This means sometimes you’ll have to say “no” to the requests and invitations of others. That’s okay. It’s not selfish or mean to keep a prior commitment. And the commitments you make to yourself are every bit as important as the commitments you make to others. What are you doing to fuel your success? We fuel our goals in a lot of different ways. First, we make sure we’re taking care of our health. It’s really hard to make progress if you’re feeling run-down and in desperate need of a nap. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to take the Peak Performance Pack every morning and every night. You won’t believe the difference the Pack can make in your energy levels, not to mention the impressive health benefits found in the Freiburg Studie.* In addition to taking the Peak Performance Pack , you also
want to make sure you’re getting at least six hours of sleep every night. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of a good night’s rest, including things like strengthened immunity, faster skill development, increased focus, better decision-making skills, lower blood pressure, and a healthier weight, just to name a few. Help keep your health on track with adequate sleep and good nutrition from the Peak Performance Pack and other Melaleuca products. The second way we fuel our success is through nourishing our brains. What we read, watch, and listen to has a big impact on our mood, our confidence, and our focus. Work on developing the attitude of a perpetual learner, someone who is continually acquiring new skills and knowledge. Don’t sell yourself short. You’re just as capable of developing new strengths and habits as anyone else. How can you think bigger? Too often we let fear dictate our expectations for ourselves. We limit our vision for success out of fear of failure. When it comes to setting goals, don’t be afraid to aim high. Set a goal that makes you a little nervous but also excites you. Push yourself out of your comfort zone, and recognize that the real win comes not in the final outcome but in the pursuit. It’s the changing of your routines
and habits that makes the real difference, not the status next to your name. Once you’ve set your big goal, break it down into daily habits and actions. Focus on the process rather than the result. Talk to your support team and get advice for what you can do more of. Then make smaller weekly goals to track your habits. For example, make a goal to do at least 20 calls and add 10 names to your contact list each week. Who can you team up with? You don’t have to accomplish your goals alone. In fact, studies show you’ll have better success if you team up with someone else and pursue your goals together. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or build your Melaleuca business, you’ll benefit from having an accountability partner. Make it a habit to check in with your partner daily and report on your progress. Share your daily goal with them, as well as your weekly and long-term goals. Have a planning session every month where you evaluate where you are and where you want to be. In addition to your accountability partner, make sure you’re surrounding yourself with friends and family who support your goals. The quality of your relationships will make a big difference in your ability to pursue 5
your goals, as well as your overall happiness. You don’t need to have a lot of friends or relationships; you just need to have people you love and support and who love and support you too.
Renowned sports psychologist Dr. Craig Manning said in his book The Fearless Mind: 5 Essential Steps to Higher Performance : “It seems that a large majority of us settle because we are afraid of what the future holds. One subtle choice here or there can lead us down a path we never planned on taking. Unwittingly developing a fearful mind, we settle for what is safe and easy instead of pursuing our dreams.” So how can you shift your behavior from fear-based reactions to a proactive approach that moves you closer to your goals? Here are six areas I’ve identified that can help you begin to shift from focusing on what could go wrong to realizing what is going right.
What can you do more of or what is going right? Sometimes we make the mistake of focusing on what we’re doing wrong, but knowing what you shouldn’t do isn’t the same as knowing what you should do. Rather than identifying all the things you’re doing wrong, take some time each day to notice what you’re doing right. What can you do more of? What skills do you have that you can use to reach your goal? For example, if you find you have the most success setting appointments during your lunch hour, then make it a habit to schedule your calls at this time. Or maybe one of your strengths is your ability to connect with others one-on-one, so you deliver your Melaleuca Overview to one or two friends at a time. Identify the things that work for you and use your strengths to reach your goals. If you find yourself falling into the trap of comparing yourself with others, stop and take a minute to identify five things you are doing well. Anytime you find yourself dwelling on fear or negativity, repeat the exercise. You might even consider writing down your five achievements in a notebook where you can review each day’s success and make a plan for how to build on that success the next day.
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What is one thing you can do right now? Too often people wait until “tomorrow” to make a change, thinking that at some future point in their life it will be easier to reach their goals. Maybe they just don’t feel motivated enough right now, maybe their schedule is already too full, or maybe the thought of changing just feels impossible. That’s okay. Start small. Identify one thing you can do in the next 5 minutes that will bring you one step closer to your goals. Keep it simple. Do that one thing and see how you feel. For example, try making one extra phone call. When it’s done, regardless of the outcome, celebrate that step forward. Taking one step forward creates the motivation you need to take another step. You can’t wait for motivation to act, instead you create motivation through your actions. Maybe all you do is that one extra step each day for the next week. Or maybe you do more. But the key to change is to act now.
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How can you spend more time on what matters? Too often we put other people’s desires or priorities above our own.
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