I recently finished reading a great book called Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith. (Thank you, Mr. Smalley, for the book!) I’ve found that certain books stick with me. They cause me to think long after I’ve put them back on the shelf. In this case, Triggers is one of those books that has changed the way I think.
In the book, Goldsmith explains that simple changes in the way we talk to ourselves can trigger us to change our behavior. Have you ever set a goal for yourself only to find that soon after setting it you simply stop trying to reach it? Have you ever said, I’ll start again tomorrow. Have you ever told yourself, I’m too busy right now, but next week things will be better. Or, have you made an excuse as to why you didn’t work towards your goal? I think it’s safe to say that all of us can think of at least one example of a time we’ve avoided our goals or abandoned them completely. However, asking ourselves a simple question can keep us on track to achieving our goals and more importantly help us change our behavior. First, I challenge you to think of something you want to accomplish. Maybe it’s a skill you want to build like being a better listener or being more grateful. Maybe it’s a life style change you want to make like being more frugal with your money or eating healthier. When you come up with your goal you need to frame it in the form of a question like this, “Did I do my best to ___________________, today?” That’s it! It’s that simple. Did I do my best to spend my money wisely today? Did I do my best to be a good listener today? Did I do my best to make healthy food choices today? That’s it! The way we question ourselves about our goals can trigger us to be more focused on what we want to accomplish. Try it! If you’re like me, you’ll be amazed by how these simple questions can trigger big changes in your behavior. Here is your staff update for January 26th.
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