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By Michael Angier Your
"Win
List" and your
"Significant Accomplishments List" It seems to be human nature to remember the things
we messed up more than we do the things we did well. Most of us tend
to focus on what’s wrong rather than on what’s right. Even people with positive attitudes fall into the
trap of discounting their successes and inflating their failings. The fact is, we’re being programmed all the time,
and most of it isn’t helpful. Problems, negative news, complaints and criticisms
get more of our attention than accomplishments, good news and
compliments. The wise person understands this and takes charge
of his or her programming. They use affirmations, they visualize and
they listen to good tapes and read good books. They spend time with positive, supportive people. I urge you to incorporate two lists into your life
… lists you maintain and review. Use these lists to help you stay focused on what
works instead of spending so much time and energy on what doesn’t. These two lists are your “Win List” and your
“Significant Accomplishments List”. One of the things my clients are beginning to
document are their accomplishments. This helps them to increase
their focus on their progress and helps other members of their team
be more motivated and inspired. My team is just getting started and already their
progress is substantial. I highly suggest that you start YOUR “Win List”
today. Begin tracking all the good things that happen to you, the
things you fix and overcome, the goals achieved, new clarities, etc. Your “Significant Accomplishments List” is
important, too. It may take a while to recollect all the things
you’ve achieved and list them for easy, and hopefully, for regular
review. It’s human nature to discount the value of what
we’ve done, especially when it didn’t seem too hard for us to
achieve. But even if it didn’t require a lot of struggle on your
part, it’s still a good thing to put it on the “Significant
Accomplishment” List.
Action Point Get started today building your “Significant
Accomplishments List” and your “Win List”. Review them often. Bask
in the good things you've drawn into your life. Watch your attitude
improve and your accomplishments increase. What we focus on expands, so let’s focus on the
right things. Building and using these two lists will do just that
for you.
About the author: Michael Angier is founder and
CIO Chief Inspiration Officer) of SuccessNet.org and helps people
and businesses grow and prosper. He has helped many people reach new
heights of achievement by creating the support structure needed to
accomplish objectives. |
Forget
Your Failings and Focus on Your Feats