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Try to be consistent. Having a regular rou- tine allows you to focus on improving specific areas, while keeping the ball rolling. This allows you to begin achieving goals with a level of predictability.
Close the loop. Use a system of checks and balances, or a stage-gate system. The system should confirm that a process is complete. This can be as simple as a checklist for gro- cery shopping. You might have a good mem- ory and have a slim chance of forgetting something. But, making a note lowers the chance of forgetting to zero percent.
Give recognition. Maybe you tell your wife how beautiful she looks, perhaps give some- one a gift card for a job well done, or maybe give someone their 10th anniversary day off to celebrate. Recognizing hard work, accom- plishments, and achievements can be extremely valuable and also earn loyalty from friends and colleagues.
Learn a new skill. This doesn’t have to be something extreme like brain surgery. Maybe it’s
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painting, or a new software language, or tak- ing courses from a community college in a subject you’ve always had some minor inter- est in. New information and skills keep your brain fresh.
Say no. If you don’t have the time to do some- thing important, it probably means that you are spending too much time on the wrong things. Maybe you say yes a bit too much to minor engagements or volunteer to be a key person too often. Free up some time so you can focus on more important things in your life.
Take time to think. For many, a regular commute is also time to think and organize tasks, maybe a way to prepare between calls. Working from home has changed the routine,
lowered the chance of serendipitous meetings or spontaneous activities, and reduced some of that “in-between” time. Block out time to meditate, or use that time to network.
Calibrate expectations. Often, one’s atti- tude toward a particular project reflects their expectations of it. If the bar seems too high, it may result in a negative attitude. If it’s set too low, one will be happy to have achieved it, but miss the satisfaction that comes from being challenged. Remember the saying, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp.” Contact: MRO Electric and Supply
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