This Month:
“Be not afraid of going slowly; be only afraid of standing still.”
Les Brown
Ever find yourself doing a project or assignment having to start a project or assignment with gusto and excitement in the beginning then in the middle of it, find yourself moving to a crawl and ever so slowly (that turtles pass you by!) to a screeching halt? Like anything in life everything seems to have its phases. So do not fret! This is apparently a normal phase when we are getting things done. Just remember your goal as you go through each phase – the goal to get it done!
Whether you find yourself starting slow or starting fast, as long as you have the enthusiasm to do the project in the first place then you will be fine. But what if you do not have the enthusiasm, you ask? Once you delve into it deeper and involve yourself – you will meet enthusiasm along the way and you might even be surprise at the rate you are going once it sets in. The more you will look forward to accomplishing your goal.
The hard part comes when you do find yourself slowing to a crawl and then to a screeching halt. Fear not – coming to a complete halt is not the end of the world. I always say that if you come to a dead end road, turn around and you will soon enough find yourself a route to take to where your destination is. When you do find yourself to a halt in the middle of your project or things-to-do, consider these pointers: 1) Assess your concern or problem; 2) What are the factors that has led you to complete stop at this time? 3) Are these factors out of your control or can you do something about them?; 5) Weigh your options whether the factors are internal or external; 6) Re-asses your time line. Will things on the pipeline get delayed? If so, go back to schedule and make adjustments; 7) Look at your project with fresh eyes; and 8) Do not give up! Move forward and keep moving!
I know that sometimes, some things are easier said than done but the point I am making here is that you do not have to stay standing still when you find yourself at a screeching halt in the middle of your project. There is always a way. Find it so you find yourself going forward and finishing your goals no matter what.
This Month’s Action Plan:
Want to become better than you are now? Ask these questions:
“Be not afraid of going slowly; be only afraid of standing still.”
Les Brown
Ever find yourself doing a project or assignment having to start a project or assignment with gusto and excitement in the beginning then in the middle of it, find yourself moving to a crawl and ever so slowly (that turtles pass you by!) to a screeching halt? Like anything in life everything seems to have its phases. So do not fret! This is apparently a normal phase when we are getting things done. Just remember your goal as you go through each phase – the goal to get it done!
Whether you find yourself starting slow or starting fast, as long as you have the enthusiasm to do the project in the first place then you will be fine. But what if you do not have the enthusiasm, you ask? Once you delve into it deeper and involve yourself – you will meet enthusiasm along the way and you might even be surprise at the rate you are going once it sets in. The more you will look forward to accomplishing your goal.
The hard part comes when you do find yourself slowing to a crawl and then to a screeching halt. Fear not – coming to a complete halt is not the end of the world. I always say that if you come to a dead end road, turn around and you will soon enough find yourself a route to take to where your destination is. When you do find yourself to a halt in the middle of your project or things-to-do, consider these pointers: 1) Assess your concern or problem; 2) What are the factors that has led you to complete stop at this time? 3) Are these factors out of your control or can you do something about them?; 5) Weigh your options whether the factors are internal or external; 6) Re-asses your time line. Will things on the pipeline get delayed? If so, go back to schedule and make adjustments; 7) Look at your project with fresh eyes; and 8) Do not give up! Move forward and keep moving!
I know that sometimes, some things are easier said than done but the point I am making here is that you do not have to stay standing still when you find yourself at a screeching halt in the middle of your project. There is always a way. Find it so you find yourself going forward and finishing your goals no matter what.
This Month’s Action Plan:
Want to become better than you are now? Ask these questions:
- How do I feel about my project?
- How much time am I willing to spend in accomplishing this project?
- How am I doing so far?
- How will I feel once I have accomplished this?
- Be aware of your progress – slow or fast, good or bad. By Knowing how you are progressing, this will help you monitor yourself and know where you stand at each stage of the project as well as know how you dealt with incidents or situations along the way which may help you when you do find yourself coming to a screeching halt.
- So you find yourself at a dead end – it is not the end of the world – remember that! Like life, there may be times where it stands still but it does not remain that way for long – so you should not too.
- Figure it out and keep on figuring until you get an answer. There is always an answer, there is always a way. Do not stop until you have accomplished your goal.