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February Resolutions

In order to get beyond doubt and achieve life-changing objectives, it is imperative that I do it for ME, not because it’s a certain time of year, or my doctor said to, or because everyone thinks I should.

Overcoming Perfectionism

The biggest problem we face is NOT that we cannot do it, but that we make the goal unrealistic.
Remember “Think 1st.”

Pick 1 thing (not several), make it Small enough that there’s no objection in your mind to doing it, make sure you do it Today.

Striving for Imperfection: Stop Doing Nothing Perfectly and Do ANYTHING Well!

Striving to be perfect is at best a barrier to actually getting “better,” and — in many cases — an excuse or a justification to avoid having to change one’s bad habits.

How to Overcome Procrastination

When you feel overwhelmed, ask yourself, “What’s ONE thing I can do RIGHT NOW to help me move forward?” Than do that but don’t wait.

Take Time to Make Good Decisions

The truth is that if we make a quick decision under pressure, the odds are that it will not be as good a decision as taking some time to think about. It’s better to make a correct decision in a little while instead of a poor one immediately.

Using Goals as an Excuse to Avoid Achieving Them

By not setting small steps, you can convince yourself that you’re making progress when you might or might not be. In a way, it’s kind of an excuse for NOT doing the real work it takes. After all, if there are a series of small un-met goals, you have to be honest about what you’re not doing. If there are not any, the mind is capable of great amounts of denial.