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In order to achieve
your career goals, you need to develop positive habits.
Being on a path to success can be a challenge. If one
aspect of your life is less than successful, this could
affect your overall goals. Not only do positive habits
breed success, they also help you grow as a person and
executive. You need to grow as a person in order to
reach your goals.
By definition, a habit is an activity that is
repeated so much, it becomes automatic. When we use the
bathroom, we automatically flush the toilet. That is
habit. Some of us have a set routine for getting dressed
in the morning. That is also a habit. You can use this
concept to your advantage by systematically forming
habits that breed success.
Here is some
executive coaching advice that can help:
Give yourself time. It takes 3-4 weeks of
consistency to turn an activity into a habit. If it is a
task that you want to do every day, such as exercising,
it helps if you do it at the same time each day. That
way, the action has a greater likelihood of turning into
a habit quicker.
Set goals. Goal setting is the single most
important positive habit you can develop. Without goals,
it would be nearly impossible to succeed. When you set a
goal, you can create a plan that is results oriented. To
apply this step, be specific. Spend one day setting the
goals and creating a success plan. Then, review your
goals each day and determine how much progress you are
making. At the end of the week, re-evaluate to determine
if you need to change your goals in any way.
Keep a success journal. Keeping a success
journal is another positive habit. In it you can list
your goals and track all your accomplishments. It is
also a space you can use to collect positive quotes and
writings. When you write in it every day, you put your
mind in a positive state which fosters success. Write in
it at the same time each day to reinforce your new
habit.
Stay educated. Increasing your education in
both your field and your personal interests is another
positive habit. It enriches your mind and can even
foster career advancements. You can take a class, read,
or watch documentaries. Spend some time each day on this
habit. Even as little as five minutes can make a big
difference.
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