Five questions to help you design the life you want. Reacting to events around us is second nature. In fact, it’s easy to spend our lives in an endless cycle of reaction if we’re not careful. It takes courage and deliberate action to break that cycle – and when you do that, you can actively direct your life to become exactly what you want it to be.
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Is work/life balance a myth? Gone are the days when you worked eight hours, had eight hours at home, then slept for eight hours. Gallup recently reported that an employee with a work-issued mobile device works a total of 70 hours per week. The line between work and home isn’t just blurred – it’s gone. You’re already working on “your time.” Doesn’t some of that time deserve to go to building your business? Will spending an evening at the office or conquering the next level in a video game get you where you want to be in 5, 10, or 20 years? Carve out time to build your business. Be deliberate with your actions. And protect that time and those actions fiercely. Ask yourself this: What are my priorities? If the bulk of your time AND your ACTIONS are devoted to your priorities, then you’re not out of balance at all. Rather, you’re living a life of intention and purpose – giving your full time and talents to the areas of life most important to you. If your goal and your “why” are crystal clear, then do something about it and give it EVERYTHING you’ve got. With intention. With purpose. That is how your life will change.
The first step in designing the life you want is envisioning the future and setting goals with timelines to get you there. Hope is not a solution. “Someday I might look into…” isn’t going to take you very far. That’s why I love the 2022 Melaleuca theme – With Melaleuca I Will.
What is your goal?
Thorsten Kilb, General Manager
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Why is this important to you?
Here’s a powerful exercise. Ask yourself this question and write down your answer. Ask the question again. Then ask it again. For example, if your goal is to become a Senior Director or to make €/£ 3.000/month with your Melaleuca business, and you ask yourself why this is important, your first answer might be, “So I can quit my job.” Ask it again: Why is quitting your job important to you? “So I can stay home with my kids.” Why is staying at home with your kids important to you? “So I can create lifelong memories in the few years I have with them before they move away.” Your “why” becomes more meaningful each time you ask the question. When your “why” is bigger than your fears, you become unstoppable.
Be honest with yourself here. We all have a gap between where we currently are and where we want to be. Don’t beat yourself up – you’re human. Take a strategic assessment and be honest about what needs to change. Want ONE SIMPLE STRATEGY that can change everything for you? Get an accountability partner (a coach, a friend, a spouse) who will encourage you and hold you accountable. Share your goal and your “why” with them. Then establish clear expectations about what you are going to do on a daily basis (such as making a specific number of phone calls a day) that will bring you closer to your goal and report back to your accountability partner. No exceptions!
What changes do you need to make to reach your goal?
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Your greatest asset is the 24 hours you have in a day. Is your time spent on the specific activities that move you closer to your goal? For many of you, your Melaleuca business either is or COULD BE the vehicle for you to change your life – if you’re truly willing to consistently perform a few critical activities. For those building a Melaleuca business, continually adding to your contact list and making at least 4 calls a day (or 20 calls a week) are the required intentional steps to take. When you do this, your Melaleuca business – and your income – will grow, and you’ll be well on your way to reaching your goal.
Who is your accountability partner?
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Finally, where do you spend your time?
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