Set Yourself Up for Success

Have your ever noticed how much easier it is to accomplish a task or reach a goal when you have prepared ahead of time? It’s amazing how much more motivated we are to get started knowing that we have prepared beforehand. Why is it, then that we fail to prepare? Why do we take the hard route when we could have gone smooth sailing with just a little preparation?

Reaching your goals and living your best life doesn’t have to be a struggle. Setting up for success is the result of daily preparation. Taking time every day to strengthen your personal foundation and develop healthy habits gives you a distinct advantage on the path to success. When you invest in creating structure and exercising daily discipline, your chances for success dramatically improve.

Professional athletes understand the importance of preparation. They set themselves up for success by getting the best equipment for their sport, establishing a workout plan and hiring a coach that brings out their best performance.

The same principles apply in business and life. Are you ready for success? What do you need to do to set yourself up for success? Wouldn’t now be a good time to give yourself the edge you need to make your goals and dreams a reality?

1. Clear obstacles. Identify blocks and write them down so that you can see what needs to be handled. Then, make requests and take action to clear them so that they stop draining time and energy.

2. Say “yes” to yourself. Make your self-care a priority. Put yourself on the schedule everyday and make sure that you treat yourself to something that inspires you. Look for ways to outsource, delegate, eliminate or automate routine tasks that are taking valuable time and energy.

3. Change your environments. Make changes to create a more inspiring space. Rearrange your furniture or accessories, de-clutter and get organized to give your space a lift.

4. Create a plan. Having a plan will help keep you on course amidst all the distractions that otherwise pull you away from success. Determine what actions are necessary to take you to success.

5. Get the right people on board. Surround yourself with people who support you and help you succeed. Have an accountability partner or hire a coach to keep you in action toward your goals.