D.I.A. --}Decide in Advance

Greetings!


As we all work each day to reach our goals, there are obviously many challenges that can arise. We've talked about having a Vision of our future, creating a Massive Action Plan, and our mindset to help keep us focused. To further that line of thinking, I wanted to share with you the idea of Deciding in Advance!

If you want to maximize your day, you must decide the night before that you are going to do exactly that. If you decide ahead of time that you will work your hardest, it is easier to hold yourself accountable. If you know that negativity can be thrown your way, sometimes unexpectedly, Decide in Advance that you will deal with it in a positive way.

When a fighter is ready to get in the ring, he or she must Decide in Advance what they are going to do. In the ring there are certain things you can't control...but there are certain things you can. The figther can decide he is going to fight his heart out...NO MATTER WHAT. He can decide that he will always be patient...NO MATTER WHAT. He can decide that he will never give up on himself...NO MATTER WHAT.

In regular life we have that same ability. Before entering a situation, we can decide in advance how we are going to deal with it. We can decide what we want to feel, and how we want to act. This way, we don't let our emotions get the best us. We have already decided how we want to go about the situation.

Try to apply this idea as you attack your goals throught the week. Before the week starts, decide in advance the things you are going to get accomplished. Don't decide in the middle of the day if you are going to work out. If you are tired, chances are you won't. You will make an excuse on why it's "okay" to stay home. But, if you've already decided that you are working out certain days of the week, you are more likely to hold yourself accountable to get it done.

See if this idea helps you to be more accountable for your actions, and to deal with challenges better that come your way...DECIDE IN ADVANCE that you will use this to your best ability! ;)

I truely hope you gained some benefit from this today!

ALL THE BEST!
Coach