In the previous post, I asked you: "If you been aware of three simple, but solid methods that would enable you to keep to your personal development goals, are you interested in learning a little more about it?" Still interested?
If that is so, within this second post, I will go deep into detail of method two and three, which all when combined offer you a great first base to help make your plan of action happen! If you haven't seen the initial post on this topic, I encourage you to definitely read it first.
For all others, here is a very small recap: the first method described in the last post was the Blank Page Benefit, which focuses on our mindset. Without the right mindset, it'll be impossible to accomplish any goal, no matter what many great capabilities we do have.
Now, here comes the 2nd and 3rd method. Ready?
#2: Look for a 'partner in crime'
Okay, this sounds easy, right? When you have focus as well as a positive mindset, in combination of friendly reminders by the colleague or friend, not too many things can hold you back. You would have somebody to discuss your doubts, your lack of energy as well as your fears. So, to assist you to stay with your new goal, play a trick on yourself and tell people about this. Develop some peer pressure to improve your power.
How to find buddy?
Step #1: Involve someone whom you trust, your best friend, favourite colleague, whomever you prefer. Let them know about your boss' suggestion to improve your listening skills. Ask them for feedback (maybe these people have a similar view than your boss?).
Step 2: Ask them for help. Just request a simple weekly motivation call - if that meets your needs. And call them when you're stuck. Many people are prepared to help.
Action 3 (optional): Ask your buddy to come together with you on this path. Maybe there is an interest that he/she also participates at the communication training. However, keep this citation by the US-American writer Erma Bombeck in mind: "A friend doesn't go on a diet because you are fat."
#3: Inform yourself about the topic
This method make sense notably for personal development goals that are aiming at changing old patterns, such as the one the boss suggested.If I get anxious regarding a topic, I commence to research and ask questions. This can help me to be much more comfortable during my discomfort. Do you do the same? Sometimes I even get hooked to the topic, as it gets increasingly more interesting.
What is the way to inform yourself best?
Step 1: Ask somebody you know who may be familiar with this issue. As an example, go and ask the training department in your company if they have more information on the training. Maybe they might give a good reference to you.
Step #2: If you use the Lift app I recommended in method one, contact the people who are pursuing the same objectives.
Action 3: Explore tools like: Alltop.com, Twitter. com - you'd be amazed on how many individuals have similar interests and goals.
Step #4: And last, but not least, in addition have a look at the usual resources: Google, Youtube and Amazon.
Conclusion
This strategy has worked for me personally, in case you implement it, I believe it's going to be right for you.Even though these methods involve a good number of steps, overall, they don't really take up a great deal of time.
If that is so, within this second post, I will go deep into detail of method two and three, which all when combined offer you a great first base to help make your plan of action happen! If you haven't seen the initial post on this topic, I encourage you to definitely read it first.
For all others, here is a very small recap: the first method described in the last post was the Blank Page Benefit, which focuses on our mindset. Without the right mindset, it'll be impossible to accomplish any goal, no matter what many great capabilities we do have.
Now, here comes the 2nd and 3rd method. Ready?
#2: Look for a 'partner in crime'
Okay, this sounds easy, right? When you have focus as well as a positive mindset, in combination of friendly reminders by the colleague or friend, not too many things can hold you back. You would have somebody to discuss your doubts, your lack of energy as well as your fears. So, to assist you to stay with your new goal, play a trick on yourself and tell people about this. Develop some peer pressure to improve your power.
How to find buddy?
Step #1: Involve someone whom you trust, your best friend, favourite colleague, whomever you prefer. Let them know about your boss' suggestion to improve your listening skills. Ask them for feedback (maybe these people have a similar view than your boss?).
Step 2: Ask them for help. Just request a simple weekly motivation call - if that meets your needs. And call them when you're stuck. Many people are prepared to help.
Action 3 (optional): Ask your buddy to come together with you on this path. Maybe there is an interest that he/she also participates at the communication training. However, keep this citation by the US-American writer Erma Bombeck in mind: "A friend doesn't go on a diet because you are fat."
#3: Inform yourself about the topic
This method make sense notably for personal development goals that are aiming at changing old patterns, such as the one the boss suggested.If I get anxious regarding a topic, I commence to research and ask questions. This can help me to be much more comfortable during my discomfort. Do you do the same? Sometimes I even get hooked to the topic, as it gets increasingly more interesting.
What is the way to inform yourself best?
Step 1: Ask somebody you know who may be familiar with this issue. As an example, go and ask the training department in your company if they have more information on the training. Maybe they might give a good reference to you.
Step #2: If you use the Lift app I recommended in method one, contact the people who are pursuing the same objectives.
Action 3: Explore tools like: Alltop.com, Twitter. com - you'd be amazed on how many individuals have similar interests and goals.
Step #4: And last, but not least, in addition have a look at the usual resources: Google, Youtube and Amazon.
Conclusion
This strategy has worked for me personally, in case you implement it, I believe it's going to be right for you.Even though these methods involve a good number of steps, overall, they don't really take up a great deal of time.
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