Dr Phil likes to ask people "How's that working out for you?", when they are talking to him about their problems. When you are reviewing your goals and actions, this is a great question to ask.
Based upon what you have chosen as a goal and the actions you have taken, how is it working out? Is your goal clear, such that a 5 year old could understand what you are trying to achieve? Have you taken definite action towards achieving you goal? Do you still believe that this action is at least 50% likely to help you achieve the goal?
If your answer to any of these questions is less than positive, than figure out some way to make an adjustment. If your goal is unclear, then work on making a more clear goal. If you have not taken any action, then find a way to take some action. Choose some different action that you are able and willing to do.
If you are not seeing any results from your actions, it is very likely that you should give your actions some time to show results. A good rule of thumb is to take action at least 3 times per week and do that for at least 3 months. If you follow this formula, performing the same action 3 times per week for 3 months and you have seen no results, then you definitely should look at changing actions or goals.
If 3 months is too long for you, then try 5 times per week for 1 month. You should be able to wait at least 1 month to let your actions show results. If you change actions too many times you may not be giving them time to show results. You should expect that if you go the the gym for 1 week or change your eating habit for 1 week, that you may not see much results. I suspect if you go to the gym 5 days per week for 1 month, you should definitely see results. The same goes for your mind.
Do this for at least 1 month and let me know "How's that working for you?"
Based upon what you have chosen as a goal and the actions you have taken, how is it working out? Is your goal clear, such that a 5 year old could understand what you are trying to achieve? Have you taken definite action towards achieving you goal? Do you still believe that this action is at least 50% likely to help you achieve the goal?
If your answer to any of these questions is less than positive, than figure out some way to make an adjustment. If your goal is unclear, then work on making a more clear goal. If you have not taken any action, then find a way to take some action. Choose some different action that you are able and willing to do.
If you are not seeing any results from your actions, it is very likely that you should give your actions some time to show results. A good rule of thumb is to take action at least 3 times per week and do that for at least 3 months. If you follow this formula, performing the same action 3 times per week for 3 months and you have seen no results, then you definitely should look at changing actions or goals.
If 3 months is too long for you, then try 5 times per week for 1 month. You should be able to wait at least 1 month to let your actions show results. If you change actions too many times you may not be giving them time to show results. You should expect that if you go the the gym for 1 week or change your eating habit for 1 week, that you may not see much results. I suspect if you go to the gym 5 days per week for 1 month, you should definitely see results. The same goes for your mind.
Do this for at least 1 month and let me know "How's that working for you?"
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