A DIY Goal Setting Program

2023-01-01 ~ adminlife

There are many methods to set and achieve your goals to make your life the best ever.

You can dream about what you want to achieve and hope that what you need will suddenly appear and you will be swiftly taken to the great life.

You could also attend a seminar or webinar and try to follow the advice that was given to everyone in attendance. This could be successful if you can maintain the motivation that you came away from the seminar with over the course of achieving your goal.

Another method is entering a self-directed program designed by a Life Coach that provides you with materials and guidance to set and achieve your goals. You still need to maintain your own motivation during the time that you are working on your goals, but if the course is designed properly, this is a little easier. While this is still not the perfect method it is at least a guided method that can help you on your goal path.

The best method is working with a Life Coach either one-on-one or in a group setting. Here you get the benefit of being able to ask questions about things you may not understand. You can also get feedback on your plan and methods that can keep you on track. You also get an external source of motivation to keep you going. While the best motivation is internal, having an external source to boost you up can help.

Ideally I would like you to join one of my coaching programs so that I can be your guide to success.

But I know that many of you are hesitant of working with a Life Coach one-on-one, even though many successful business people, entertainers and sports start use them in their own lives.

To help you, I have designed a Group Coaching program that you can learn more about here:

Croup Coaching Program link – https://coachmichaelw.com/Group_coaching/

If that program is still not for you, I have put together a DIY program that includes the material to determine what area of your life to work on, what your goal should be and how to design a plan to achieve that goal. This program also includes a Journal to help keep you motivated. When you write in a journal, you can see your progress.

Not to leave you completely on your own, I have also included an email life-line to ask me questions about your plan.

You can find out more and purchase the program at:

DIY Coaching Program link – https://coachmichaelw.com/diy-goal-setting-program/

Again, while I believe that actually working with a Life Coach is the best method to achieve your goals, this DIY program can really help you especially with the email support I have included.

Don’t just wish for your goals to be achieved. Take the necessary steps to actually achieve them.

Nothing happens in life until action is taken. Take that action now.

To your success.

Michael W

Why Other People Stop You From Being Successful

2022-12-28 ~ adminlife

There will be people who try to stop you from making changes in your life. Some may believe that they are actually trying to help you because they want you to stay as you are. This means that they feel comfortable because they are not improving themselves.

If you want to succeed, it can be very frustrating to find out that a lot of people are not actually on your side. You have to manage this if you do want to succeed.

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How others can derail your path to success.

Your past failures are always mentioned. In the past, we have all failed. In an attempt to sabotage your success efforts, these people will bring up those past failures.

- Your goal is to climb all of the 14,000+ high peaks in the US. A friend may remind you that at a past summer camp you couldn’t climb the 2,000 foot peak. They may tell you that you should change your goal to something more reasonable.

They want you to feel guilty. Another weapon they use is to make you feel guilty. Using the mountain climbing goal, they may tell you that travelling is expensive and you should save the money for your child’s education. They could also tell you to spend the time required with your family.

Distraction. They may tell you that you should take a vacation with them and forget the mountains.

These are the least devious ways that the people try to sabotage your efforts. Why do they do this? They may present it as a way that is supportive even though it is not.

Why do those people close to you sabotage your efforts toward success?

They are comfortable with being mediocre. They have to deal with the facts that they have not done something amazing like you. This makes them feel that they are life losers. It is a lot easier to hold you back than to deal with their own fear, insecurity and laziness.

They are jealous. Some people are jealous of your success. Others may be happy to see you achieve success, like winning a lottery or lose weight. People will try to stop you and if they can’t stop you they will try to make your success feel diminished.

They may say that they could lose weight if they had as much free time as you do.

They don’t like changes. People are getting something from you or else they wouldn’t associate with you. Any changes you make threatens the status quo. If you change and become something different what does that leave them.

If you stay the same, it is easier for them.

What you need to do, in the face of all of these objections is to commit yourself to bring successful. You may want to remove the worst of the offenders from your life. Life is difficult enough without having your own friends and family trying to make it even more difficult.

Make sure that you commit to your goals for the right reason. Achieving them to impress others is a shallow reason. You have to do it for yourself.

You should consider keeping your bigger goals to yourself so that you. Will get less push back and resistance from others. You don’t have to wait for the approval of others, just choose what is best for you and go after it.

To work together to help you get moving in the right direction in your life, click on the blue button below to book a 15-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.

Going alone on creating a better life is difficult. Find out how working with a Life Coach can make the journey to success and a better life easier.

Book the call now.

To your success

Michael

P.S You can get a free for life subscription to my new biweekly newsletter: “Helping You to Live A Better Life” by visiting and registering at Newsletter.

This free offer expires on January 1^st 2023. After that there will be monthly subscription fee.

P.P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

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Don’t Make Resolutions – Set Goals

2022-12-222022-12-22 ~ adminlife

Over 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within a week. If change were easy, we’d all be wealthy, fit, and happy. It’s frustrating when you know what you want to do, but you can’t get yourself to do it consistently. If the new behaviour would obviously be of benefit, why isn’t that change easy to make?

Resolutions are really difficult to keep.

Setting goals and developing the plans to achieve them is a much better method to create success in your life.

You can find out more information and register for the group program at Coach Michael W – Group Program

Change is challenging for several reasons:

Habits are strong and pervasive. The average person has far more habits than they realize. Each morning, you wake up and follow the same routine. You take the same path to work. You think the same thoughts as you did the day before. Much of your day and night is a repeat of the last 500.

When you feel bored, you soothe yourself in the same 2-3 ways each time. You only eat a few foods regularly. You talk to the same people.
Habits avoid thinking. They’re done automatically. Anything that minimizes thinking seems to be your brain’s preference. The fewer decisions, the better.
To change, you must be certain that change is in your best interest. Otherwise, your habits will always win.

Change is hard because it’s uncomfortable. You already know how to lose 25 pounds or how to find a better job. But the thought of taking the actions necessary to accomplish those goals creates discomfort.
What you’re doing is already working, sort of. Your brain is preoccupied with your survival. Our brains are programmed to resist change, because what you’re doing is allowing you to live. Any change could potentially lead to death. You might be unhappy today, but you’re still alive!

Most of us prefer misery than facing uncertainty.

You’ve tried to change in the past and failed. You’re no dummy. If you’ve tried to change several times and failed, part of you says, “Obviously, I can’t change. What’s the use in trying?”

It isn’t easy to change, but change is possible. The primary issue keeping you from following through on your plan to change is attempting to change too much, too soon. Smaller changes are easier to accomplish and to maintain.

How You Can Change

Change is possible with an effective approach:

Be prepared to change. Expect that change will be challenging. Your odds of success improve if you’re prepared. Have a plan.
Start small. To minimize the discomfort that change creates, only change a little each week. Meditating for two minutes each day is easier than starting with 60 minutes. The key is to get in the habit of doing the new behaviour each day.
Have patience. It can take months to make a change permanent. It’s often quoted that a new habit requires 30 days to instill. That’s not true. Studies show that it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the habit and the person.
Be willing to change yourself and face the consequences. Changing yourself is scary, because you don’t know what the results will be. Accept that your life will change in some way. Discomfort isn’t always a bad thing.
Expect to relapse. Falling off the wagon is to be expected. Attempt to enhance your approach and keep going. Aim for 90% compliance. That’s all you need. Perfection is an illusion that will only serve to destroy your confidence.

Change requires patience with yourself. Understand why it’s so challenging to change and choose to make changes slowly and incrementally. Imagine how much you could change over a few years if you changed just a tiny amount each week. The results would be staggering! How much have you changed over the last few years? Give slow change a chance.

To your success.

Michael W

P.S, The Group Coaching program information and registration mentioned in the video is at Coach Michael W – Group Program

You Are Making Progress

2022-12-21 ~ adminlife

Are you not seeing any progress in your life so you are feeling down? Maybe you have not reached the place that you want to be in life? Don’t give up. It is hard to keep yourself going when you are feeling stuck.

It is sometimes difficult to see any progress, but you are making some. When you pay attention, you can see even the small signs of progress.

If you are planning to make new Year’s Resolutions this December 31, stop. Most if not all New Year’s Resolutions never last beyond the end of January.

Instead, you need to set attainable goals that you can achieve and become successful in your life.

A Life Coach can help but many people consider it as an expensive item instead of an investment in themselves.

To help, I have created a Group Coaching Program that begins in the first week of January 2023.

You can find out more and register for one of the groups at:

https://coachmichaelw.com/Group_coaching/

Take a look at the information and register.

This could also make a great gift to a family member who desires success in their lives.

When you have hit a rough patch, you can look for these signs of progress.

You do feel optimistic about the future. When you are struggling, it is difficult to see outside of your present circumstances. When you look around, you may be able to see that your perspective is changing.

Your outlook becomes more positive and you start to become more hopeful about your future. This is a sure sign that you are making progress. Things may still be a little tough though.
You can keep your optimism up by finding things to be grateful for in your life. It is hard to see anything positive when you are feeling down. Taking a step back and thinking about the things you are grateful for is helpful to shift your focus which can improve your outlook.
Ask yourself if your negative thoughts are true. Challenge them to prove they are wrong.
When you are in difficult times, it is easy to lose your focus on your goals. When you focus, it is possible to stay motivated and keep moving towards your goal.

You are improving your life. When you are stuck nothing seems to make things better. Even if you can’t see any path out right now, don’t give up. Even making small steps to improve your life is a sign of progress.

There are a few things that you can do to keep yourself moving forward. You need to set goals to give yourself something to work towards. You can stay motivated and keep you focused on making improvements in your life. Make your goals SMART.
Create a strong support group that can help you when the path becomes difficult. You can seek help from family, and friends who can give some encouragement and advice. If needed you could ask a therapist or another professional.
Just write it all down. Blogging or journalling is a good way to stay focused and track your progress. Write down your achievements and keep track of the challenges you are facing. You can also write down other thoughts as they come to you.

Learning from your past experiences. You can learn from any of your past experiences no matter how challenging they were. Good and bad experiences can teach you something.

You are making progress when you can learn something from a complex background.
You need to identify the lessons from your difficult experiences. Take time to reflect on the lessons you have learned. Lessons about yourself and others and how can you apply these in the future.
Talk to others about your story. You can help process what has happened to you as well as help others who may go through a similar experience. You can blog, use a podcast, video or just talk to people about it.
Help others after you have learned from the experience that may help others. You can volunteer or mentor people. You could speak at events to help others as well.

Progress is possible no matter what you are facing in your life. You are on the right track if you can observe these signs. Keep taking one step at a time. Even when you are making a little progress, it is better than not making any progress.

You can achieve anything when you set your mind to it. You need to set specific, attainable goals. Reach out for support when you need to and never give up on yourself.

To work together to help you get moving in the right direction in your life, click on the blue button below to book a 45-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.

Going alone on creating a better life is difficult. Find out how working with a Life Coach can make the journey to success and a better life easier.

Book the call now.

To your success

Michael

P.S You can get a free for life subscription to my new biweekly newsletter: “Helping You to Live A Better Life” by visiting and registering at Newsletter.

This free offer expires on January 1^st 2023. After that there will be monthly subscription fee.

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New Habits to Keep You Motivated

2022-12-07 ~ adminlife

Your success or failure in life will be determined by your habits. Your habits will dictate a lot about your life. You can for instance, expect to have physical consequences if you eat too much and don’t exercise. You reach your fullest potential when you form good habits.

You can also stay motivated to reach your goals with these good habits you are developing.

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These are short, usually under 5 minutes but they can enable you to listen to confidence and motivation advice and tips while driving or relaxing.

Here are some good habits to develop.

Stay healthy and take care of yourself. When you are sick you know that it is difficult to be productive or even to keep a positive attitude. You must take care of your health. Your energy levels and your productivity are affected when you are overweight. When you develop healthy habits and go to the gym a bit more and modify your meal plan, this can help you to stay motivated longer because you are feeling better about your body. When you have improved health, you are in a win-win situation.

Review your reason why. You have an initial rush of enthusiasm for the project when you initially set the goal. Over time, this enthusiasm is reduced. You need to develop a habit that will let you review your goal to bring your motivation level higher. This could be setting up a monthly review of your goal.

Keep being proactive. You get a dopamine rush when you get the jump on things with the right habit. Your habit can be arriving early or letting you think ahead on a project. Keeping a list of what you need to do in a task will keep you ahead of the game and on task.

Watch the small stuff. If your goal is large, like losing a lot of weight, you can lose your motivation when it looks like your progress has stalled. By having small goals that you can celebrate, you can build up your motivation. For the weight loss goal, the smaller goals could be eating a little differently or taking the stairs.

Be around motivational people. Choose your company carefully so that this can be an easy habit to build. You could meet with these people regularly to keep you motivated and build up the relationships.

Staying on track to achieve your goals is easier with good habits. Motivation will be an automatic part of your life when you create the habit and do it often enough.

To work together to help you get moving in the right direction in your life, click on the blue button below to book a 45-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.

Going alone on creating a better life is difficult. Find out how working with a Life Coach can make the journey to success and a better life easier.

Book the call now.

To your success

Michael

P.S You can get a free for life subscription to my new biweekly newsletter: “Helping You to Live A Better Life” by visiting and registering at Newsletter.

This free offer expires on January 1^st 2023. After that there will be monthly subscription fee.

Check out my programs at Confidence and Life Coaching by clicking on the logo below:

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