SUMMARY OF HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVAL IN THE NINETIES by Craig Lock
CHAPTER FIVE: SETTING GOALS
Use the power of your imagination. Goalsetting is the first step
in a positive plan of action. How to set goals: Ask yourself what
things are really important to you, what do you really value? Set
short, medium and long-term goals by focussing your mind. Set
them for ALL areas of your life; ie. spiritual, mental, physical,
work, financial, family and community.
Set a time frame for achieving them, otherwise they are just
resolutions. Prioritise. Set a period for review. Involve others.
Five key questions in setting your goals: which, why, when, who,
how. Be specific. Break down into daily goals.
ITEMISE CATEGORISE PRIORITISE CRYSTALLISE
Remember, "we get what we expect".
The vital essence of goalsetting is:
COMMITMENT DISCIPLINE
DETERMINATION
START NOW!
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CHAPTER SIX: ATTITUDE
YOUR ATTITUDE (MIND-SET) DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY. YOUR ATTITUDE
DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE.
It affects everything in your life - relationships, etc. You can
alter your life by changing your attitude - positive thoughts
produce positive results. Use the power of self-talk and
positive affirmations.
ATTITUDES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FACTS.
HOW YOU TAKE IT (YOUR REACTION) IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT
HAPPENS TO US IN LIFE.
WE CAN SEE THE BEST OR WORST IN ANY SITUATION.IT IS YOUR CALL.
WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE - POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?
"AS WE THINK, SO SHALL WE BECOME"
"AS A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE"
How do I get a good attitude?
1. Have a sense of WORTH
2. Develop a sense of COMPETENCE
3. Select a (role) MODEL
4. Learn from your mistakes
5. Give yourself CREDIT for your past ACHIEVEMENTS
6. Make the most of any situation - no matter how bad it may
appear to be.
7. Avoid self-pity
8. Be PERSISTENT
9. Keep things in perspective
10. Your future doesn't have to be the same as your past. No
matter how bad things are in your life, look for the light at the
end of the tunnel with hope.
With the right attitude you can be greater than anything that has
ever happened to you.
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CHAPTER SEVEN: TIME MANAGEMENT
"Time is life. Live your life, don't spend it."
Reasons many people give for not achieving their personal goals:
1. Lack of planning and not clearly defining their objectives.
2. Poor time management skills.
ASK YOURSELF: WHAT IS THE BEST USE OF MY TIME RIGHT NOW?
IS TIME THE PROBLEM ...OR ARE YOU?
GET MORE FROM LIFE EACH DAY.
# focus on one day at a time
# forget yesterday and look forward to tomorrow
# plan your work then work your plan
# DO IT NOW
# Sort out your priorities into 'A's', 'B's' and 'C's'.
* ITEMISE
* CATEGORISE
* PRIORITISE
* CRYSTALLISE
Plan your leisure time. Next time you WASTE TIME, YOU WASTE LIFE!
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CHAPTER EIGHT: STRESS
What is stress?
The difference between psychological and physical stress.
LOSS/CHANGE
How do we recognise stress?
CAUSES OF STRESS How do we cope?: What can we do about stress?
Listen to your body's alarm signal
1. BE POSITIVE
2. EXERCIZE
3. RELAX - get adequate sleep/rest
4. Talk to some-one about your problem
5. N.B: KEEP ACTIVE - BE BUSY
6. FEEL CREATIVE
7. Know your limits
8. Worry only about what can be changed by you
9. Switch off thinking about work
10. Think about your DIET - eat healthy foods, which are rich in
vitamins and proteins.
IF UNDER MENTAL STRESS - DO
PHYSICAL EXERCISES
IF UNDER PHYSICAL STRESS - DO
MENTAL EXERCISES
Then,
BE HAPPY
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SUMMARY
The four keys to success in all areas of your life are:
* DESIRE
* DECISION
* DETERMINATION and
* DISCIPLINE
"Life is too short to be little" -
- Benjamin Disraeli (former British Prime Minister).
LIFE IS NOT A REHEARSAL - IT IS THE MAIN EVENT
GO FOR IT
Craig Lock
http://www.craiglock.com
About the author:
Craig Lock has written extensively in the field
of self help. This piece is a summary from his first published
book HANDBOOK TO SURVIVE - a collection of writings on various
subjects to help every man or woman survive in a rapidly
changing, uncertain world. HANDBOOK can be ordered at:
http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/books.html
http://www.novelty-gift.com/ebooks.html
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