"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
2 May 2024
Let's discuss habits. Small choices and daily acts that you carry out build your habits. About forty percent of our daily activities are accounted for by our habits, according to Duke University researchers. In essence, your current existence is the culmination of your behaviors. To what extent are you physically fit or not? as a result of your routines? How content or discontent are you? To what extent have you succeeded or failed? Your beliefs, behaviors, and overall identity are shaped by the things you think and do daily. These are the repetitive actions that shape your personality.
Committing to your goals is the quickest route to success. Nothing can stop you from achieving your goals once you set your mind to it—unless you have terrible habits. You will overcome such habits, though, if your dedication is strong enough. Nothing is more effective than well-developed habits. High achievers, as we all know, have excellent habits. But how can we nurture and maintain them? You are the owner of your behaviors. Your habits are typically the source of your inner contentment and serenity. Your habits are under your control. Concentrating on what you can manage can lead to happiness and success. You become even less in control, deceive yourself, and give up anytime you let people or circumstances outside of your control consume your attention. A positive mentality is created by good behaviors. You can make plans and take action when you concentrate on the habits that you can control. Often, the prospect of solving an issue is enough to lift your spirits, which in turn affects the result. Creating and maintaining healthy habits is more about the process than the outcome. Of course, we're looking for outcomes. Ultimately, outcomes are important. However, to get the greatest outcomes, concentrate solely on the steps necessary to get there and master them rather than the final destination.
The following six procedures, when followed, will guarantee positive habits:
1. Become more clear ~
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Brendon Burchard, the high-performance trainer recommended by Oprah, teaches that: "You have to know who you are, what you value, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and where you want to go. This kind of knowledge makes you feel better about yourself and life." Put differently, determine what you desire. By putting your goals and identity on paper, you can get clarity about both. Your "why" becomes your primary source of motivation when you have specific goals and a well-defined purpose. For that purpose, no deed or sacrifice is too great. Evaluate your behaviors every day as well as your purpose once a week!
2. Get modest ~
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As Aristotle famously said, "We are the habits we choose to follow. Thus, excellence is a habit rather than an act. He was accurate. Something becomes easy to do when done repeatedly. Having conversations is the first step towards improving your sales. Instead of concentrating on the sale itself, make it a habit to pick up the phone and speak with individuals. Numerous little behaviors underpin every larger one. Start by focusing on developing the smallest habit. It is simple to perform several little tasks repeatedly.
3. Pay attention to your routine ~
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You'll eventually be able to carry out important tasks automatically. Include your desired habit in your everyday activities. Put it in writing. Cross that off your list. If you want better clients, figure out what it takes to attract them and then build habits around those targeted behaviors. Put it on your daily itinerary. Any objective is achievable. Simply commit and schedule it. Best-selling author Charles Duhigg states that "creating the right routines is the key to victory."
4. Give praise for good behavior ~
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Negative behaviors are rewarded; otherwise, you wouldn't have them. Best-selling author of books on sales and leadership, Harvey Mackey, says that "good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding." Naturally, that's easier said than done, but you can manage it. Modify the method of application rather than the incentive itself. Choose rewards that are meaningful to you and use them to establish a link between desired results and good conduct.
5. Keep a journal of your development ~
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Wins should be celebrated. Think about your errors. Make tactics to reduce errors and plans to increase the win column. It was previously remarked by the late Jim Rohn, "A life worth living is a life worth recording." The habits are meaningless without appropriate thinking. You may go forward more quickly by putting your meaning into practice.
6. Locate your superfan ~
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Spending time with those who will support you in maintaining your habits is essential. Oprah Winfrey famously stated, "Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher." Don't take it from me; take it from her.
Ask the most upbeat person you know to hold you responsible for your actions. They will ensure that you are proceeding positively and on course. You need a supporter of this kind to ensure that your activities are compatible with your "why" and that you are maintaining consistency with your beliefs.
Where to Go From Here ~
Whether we are approaching behavior change as an individual, a parent, a coach, or a leader, we should ask ourselves the same question: “How can we design a world where it’s easy to do what’s right?” Reset your rooms and surroundings so that the actions that matter most are also the actions that are easiest to do. When you master habits of preparation, habits of execution become easy. With the aid of habits, you may do tasks regularly and without constantly considering the whole process. You are what your habits make you. The good news is that one may modify their behaviors. Your decisions now shape your behaviors tomorrow. You may form habits that help you reach your full potential if you have faith in your capacity to adapt and change.