Post by Admin on Jan 9, 2015 16:07:47 GMT
Hi All,
Towards the end of the beta-testing period for the Go-Mode Tracker we came up with a really effective technique to help get the most out of the Short-Term Goal section.
It's very simple yet consistently produces great results. Below is a quick description:
When entering your short-term goals, if applicable put a start date at the end of the item for when it MUST be started. For example, if your short-term goal was to clean out the garage you would list it like this:
Clean Garage- 1/12
This firms it up in your mind and helps keep you on Track to complete the tasks listed. As completed items are replaced by new ones efficiency is greatly increased. It also becomes easier and easier to get the tasks done as the momentum and the positive attitude caused by feeling productive begins to carry you forward.
A further tip is when picking a date for an unpleasant task or something you may be inclined to procrastinate on- choose a date that is far enough off that you don't have to be immediately concerned with it. Let's take that garage cleaning for example:
If you really are dreading cleaning the garage, you may hesitate even listing it in your short-term goals, because you REALLY don't want to do it. If you list it and put the date for completion a few days away you will feel uncomfortable listing it and will have a slight feeling of dread over the next few days and then will start it with not such a great attitude. You will get it done and feel great afterwards- but there may be some procrastination beforehand and will for sure be some uncomfortable feelings up until it's completed.
If instead of listing the completion date for this task a few days ahead- list it a few weeks ahead:
Clean Garage- 2/1
Doing this causes several changes:
Part of making this technique effective is a firm agreement that you make with yourself that in exchange for the lack of pressure you gain by putting the task off for several weeks- you commit 100% to starting it by the start date listed and completing it as quickly and efficiently as possible. It's extremely important to be rigid in following through with those two commitments.
This technique has gotten fantastic results from quite a few people. Give it a shot yourself and let us know how it works.
All the best,
Tony
Towards the end of the beta-testing period for the Go-Mode Tracker we came up with a really effective technique to help get the most out of the Short-Term Goal section.
It's very simple yet consistently produces great results. Below is a quick description:
When entering your short-term goals, if applicable put a start date at the end of the item for when it MUST be started. For example, if your short-term goal was to clean out the garage you would list it like this:
Clean Garage- 1/12
This firms it up in your mind and helps keep you on Track to complete the tasks listed. As completed items are replaced by new ones efficiency is greatly increased. It also becomes easier and easier to get the tasks done as the momentum and the positive attitude caused by feeling productive begins to carry you forward.
A further tip is when picking a date for an unpleasant task or something you may be inclined to procrastinate on- choose a date that is far enough off that you don't have to be immediately concerned with it. Let's take that garage cleaning for example:
If you really are dreading cleaning the garage, you may hesitate even listing it in your short-term goals, because you REALLY don't want to do it. If you list it and put the date for completion a few days away you will feel uncomfortable listing it and will have a slight feeling of dread over the next few days and then will start it with not such a great attitude. You will get it done and feel great afterwards- but there may be some procrastination beforehand and will for sure be some uncomfortable feelings up until it's completed.
If instead of listing the completion date for this task a few days ahead- list it a few weeks ahead:
Clean Garage- 2/1
Doing this causes several changes:
- You won't mind putting it on the list as much because it's so far off
- Over time your subconscious mind will start getting comfortable with the idea of doing it
- Your subconscious and conscious mind will automatically start thinking about ways to do it
- Because of the prep time and lack of pressure you will often be looking forward to doing it when the date arrives (and will often do it beforehand)
Part of making this technique effective is a firm agreement that you make with yourself that in exchange for the lack of pressure you gain by putting the task off for several weeks- you commit 100% to starting it by the start date listed and completing it as quickly and efficiently as possible. It's extremely important to be rigid in following through with those two commitments.
This technique has gotten fantastic results from quite a few people. Give it a shot yourself and let us know how it works.
All the best,
Tony