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10 Awesome Things to DO That Will Improve Your Life

 

 

 

1- "I finally got started!"

You have plans. You have goals. You have ideas. Who cares? You have nothing until you actually do something. Every day, we let hesitation and uncertainty stop us from acting on our ideas. Fear of the unknown and fear of failure often stop me and may be what stops you, too. Pick one plan, one goal, or one idea. And get started. Do something. Do anything. Just take one small step. The first step is by far the hardest. Every successive step will be a lot easier

2- "It's totally my fault."

Everyone makes mistakes. That makes it easy to blame others for our problems. But we are almost always also to blame. We did (or did not) do something we could have done differently or better. Instead, take full responsibility, not in a masochistic, "woe is me" way, but in an empowering way. Focus on being smarter or better or faster or more creative the next time.

3-  "That wasn't nearly as bad as I thought ..."
The most paralyzing fear is fear of the unknown. (At least it is for me.) Yet nothing ever turns out to be as hard or as scary as you thought it would be. Plus, it's incredibly exciting to overcome a fear. You'll get that "I can't believe I jumped out of an airplane!" rush, an amazing feeling you haven't experienced for too long. So go do something you were afraid to do. I promise it won’t be as bad as you thought.

4-  "You're awesome!"
No one receives enough praise. No one. Pick someone who did something well and tell them. And feel free to go back in time. Saying, "I was just thinking about how you handled that project last year" can make just as positive an impact today as it would have then. Maybe a little more impact, because you still remember what happened a year later. Surprise praise is a gift that costs the giver nothing but is priceless to the recipient.

5-  "Can you help me?"

Asking someone for help instantly recognizes the person's skills and values and conveys your respect and admiration. That's reason enough to ask someone to help you. The fact you will get the help you need is icing on the achievement cake.

6-  "Can I help you?"
Then flip it around. Many people see asking for help as a sign of weakness, so they hesitate. Yet we can all use help. But don't just say, "Is there anything I can help you with?" Most people will automatically say, "No, I'm all right." Be specific. Say, "I've got a few minutes. Can I help you finish that?" Offer in a way that feels collaborative, not patronizing or gratuitous. And then actually help. You'll make a real difference in someone's life and take a solid step toward creating a real connection.

 

 7- "I did something no one else is willing to do." Pick one thing other people aren't willing to do. Pick something simple. Pick something small. Whatever it is, do it. Instantly, you're a little different from the rest of the pack. Then keep going. Every day, do one thing no one else is willing to do. After a week, you'll be uncommon. After a month, you'll be special. After a year, you'll be incredible, and you won't be like anyone else. You'll be you.

 

8- "That's not my job--but who cares?"

Job descriptions are fine until they get in the way of getting things done. No matter what your role or what you've accomplished, you're never too good to roll up your sleeves, get dirty, and do a little grunt work. No job is ever too menial, no task too unskilled or boring. The next time you see something that needs to be done, just do it. Not only will it get done, you'll feel better about yourself for doing it.

 

9-  "I'm really glad I tried their way."

 Sure, we’re all individuals. (OK, I'm not.) Most of the time, we should set our own courses and follow our own paths. But sometimes the best thing to do is copy what made someone else successful. Pick someone who has accomplished what you would like to accomplish and follow that path. Don't always try to reinvent perfectly good wheels.

 

10-  Nothing 

Self-talk is awesome, but sometimes, at the end of a day when you've worked incredibly hard and kicked serious ass and still made time for friends and family and done everything possible to make sure all the important pieces of your world are in place and taken care of, look in the mirror, smile, and nod at the person looking back. Sometimes the best way to end a great day is with a silent acknowledgment of achievement and, more important, fulfillment.