6 Steps On How to Accomplish More

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Recently I attended a conference where we had the chance to socialize with people and talk about our goals and where we wanted to go. One of the persons in our group mentioned she was struggling with being overwhelmed with accomplishing anything. She was just too busy and was depressed that her life wasn't going in the direction she wanted it to so she continued in the same pattern each day.

After she spoke up, others around her voiced the same concerns. They felt so overwhelmed in their family and career life that they couldn't see themselves moving forward even though they very much wanted to.

Here were some action steps I suggested she take.

1. Write ONE thing down that she wanted to accomplish when she got home that night. (many times we have TOO many things we wish we could do - just pick one and write it down NOW)
2. Write down what she was willing to cut back on to get to that goal (i.e. TV, social media, etc.). (this is essential for us to realize something needs to give if we are going to gain).
3. What down the steps and actions she would need to get to her goal (i.e. training, time, resources, etc.). (writing our goals down is incredibly powerful - click HERE for how to set goals).
4. Assertively stop using excuses and replace them with finding solutions.
5. Take that first step no matter how scary it is. (too many of us get wrapped up in the details and self doubt - so much so that we become overwhelmed...keep it simple and focus on taking intentional steps each day no matter how small they may seem).
6. Take the second step after the first and continue on with intentional purpose.

Does this really work?

As simple as it sounds, yes it really does work.

Why?

By breaking your overwelming goals and tasks down into simple small steps, it becomes easier to grasp. While looking at a mountain to climb is necessary to see where you are going, remember that the step that counts today is the step that is in front of you.

Question: What is the ONE small step you can take today to get you to your goals?

Live Beyond Awesome.

Jen McDonough

Twitter @TheIronJen

Website: www.theironjen.com

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