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Welcome to Issue 237. The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships.
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A key component of success is developing positive habits. I am defining habit as a behavior done so repeatedly that it becomes automatic.
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IDENTIFYING SELF-LIMITING HABITS
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Here are some self-limiting habits that can keep you from attaining greater success:
Not planning your day
Not organizing your work space or files
Not being prepared
Arriving late for meetings or social occasions
Not setting realistic expectations of yourself or others
Not delegating
Not asking for help
Not getting enough sleep
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CONSIDER LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF SELF-LIMITING HABITS
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At first some of our self-limiting habits may seem inconsequential; but in the long run they can have a serious impact. For example, the habit of arriving late for meetings or social occasions can cause stress, guilt, or embarrassment. It can fracture a personal relationship or cause the loss of a business opportunity or a business relationship.
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| EXERCISE |
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I encourage you to spend some quality time in doing this exercise. It is challenging to honestly look at your self-limiting habits. Here's the exercise:
- Identify and define 3 habits that are holding you back.
- List specifically the negative consequences.
- Come up with an idea of how you can change or eliminate that habit.
I regularly coach people in helping them achieve successful habits. I do not judge you or your habits. Instead, I listen and together we create a specific strategy for success.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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