Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 16th

I like routine. - Gail Porter

I like having a routine, because everything else... is so unpredictable. - Jordana Brewster

Routinize the routine. The things that aren't important to you, whether it's breakfast or your commute, try to do them with the least energy possible so that leaves you with more energy for other things. - Robert Pozen

Henry James, who was a 19^th century literary writer, would prepare for the next day after dinner the night before by making notes about the topics and subjects he wanted to write about.  By having a written plan, he would wake up with clarity and purpose for his day.  

I highly recommend a nightly routine.  For me, I am working on establishing a new evening routine by coming home and reading instead of watching television.  My goals for this new routine are to help me relax, increase my knowledge and accomplish my reading goal for 2016.  After dinner, I washes dishes, prepare the coffee pot for my morning coffee, make my lunch, pack my briefcase and wipe down counters in the kitchen and bathroom.  In the morning, everything is ready and I do not rush around my apartment getting organized.  This is so important to the success of my day that I have actually come home during lunch if I have an evening meeting and prepare everything for my next morning.  

CHALLENGE: Each of us will have different things we will want to incorporate into our evening routines including a beauty routine, reading before bed, etc.  Below are articles of successful people and what their evening routines include to help you research ideas.  My suggestion is that your nightly routine be geared toward helping you prepare to accomplish your action steps and 2016 goals the next day.

Resources

http://www.mydomaine.com/nightly-routines-of-successful-women/slide23

http://www.fastcompany.com/3042968/work-smart/the-evening-routines-of-the-most-successful-people

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 9th

The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. – Mike Murdock

I like having a routine, because everything else... is so unpredictable. - Jordana Brewster

A couple weeks ago, I had a meeting downtown that started at 10:15am.  I knew I had to leave my apartment at 9:15am to make sure I had adequate time to drive in wonderful Austin traffic, find a parking spot and walk to the office of where the meeting was.  Since I was not going to my office before the meeting, I worked from home.  While working, I watched the clock to make sure I had time to finish getting ready and continued to do “one more thing”.  As time ticked away and 9:15am got closer, I started rushing because I realized I had not adequately planned.  I made it to the meeting with plenty of time to spare, but I do not like to rush.  

Why was I rushing?  My morning routine was discombobulated.  A recent stat I heard said that our lives our 90% routine.  On usual mornings, I have my normal routine of waking up and doing my morning devotional, working out, showering, eating breakfast and leaving for the office.  When my morning routine changes, it is often hard to make the flow of my day work.

As humans, we are creatures of habit.  My challenge to you is to use this for your benefit.  Develop a routine that will help you accomplish your goals.  A Forbes article I read said that the most successful people accomplish their five most important daily tasks before 8am each morning.

Challenge: Last week, you created a list of action steps to help you accomplish your goals and dreams.  Develop a routine to daily accomplish those action steps early in the day. 

I do better with routines and predictability. I don't react well when there's a sudden change in the schedule. - Gretchen Rubin

Success is something you attract, by the person you become. - Jim Rohn

Source:http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2013/10/02/5-things-super-successful-people-do-before-8-am/#e4752ff2d08e

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 2nd

A goal without an action plan is a daydream. – Nathaniel Branden

Be strong and take action to achieve your dream. - Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

Daily we are reviewing our dreams and goals because they are in a prominent place for us to view.  We are excited to see everything that is going to happen in 2016.  NOW WHAT???

A couple weekends ago, I was standing in front of my vision/dream board dreaming, praying and thinking.  As I reviewed everything, I realized that there are things that I need to do to accomplish MY DREAMS!  I cannot make my dreams come true and I have to have faith that my prayers will be answered.  However, there are certain things that I can do to make sure I am prepared when the OPPORTUNITY comes along. 

For example, let’s say someone wants to save $10,000 in 2016.  If an action plan is not created to start changing habits to save money then at the end of 2016 the goal will not be accomplished.  Or if someone has a dream to travel to Europe at the end of 2016, they should have pictures on their dream board and they should be saving money.  Additionally, they could be purchasing books on Europe or checking out books from the library (Yes, I still check out books!) or doing research online to develop their trip itinerary. 

By creating an action plan and taking steps to help ourselves, we will have a much better success rate of accomplishing our dreams and goals!

Challenge: This week, take time to think about action steps that you can do to help you accomplish your dreams this year!

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle! – Abraham Lincoln

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic. - Unknown