Create a CD of feel-good songs that you can play when you’re feeling
down and lacking energy.
Do what needs to be done, even if you don’t feel like it.
Create a movie in your head that depicts the big picture for your life
and run through it every time you sit behind the wheel of your car.
Batch jobs. For example: spend one hour working on a task, then 20
minutes on emails followed by half an hour returning calls. This allows
more efficiency in your day.There are many more ideas that could be added to the list. Each person is different
and unique and will need different ‘best practices’ that will work in their lives.
The point is that small, constructive actions taken on a daily basis will give you a
sense of accomplishment. Doing this also creates momentum. Repeated actions
form a habit. These daily habits form the foundation for change in the long term.
Develop your ‘best practices’ and live your best life!
Journal work
Write down all the ‘best practices’ you can think of that would
support you in being your best. Highlight the ones that could
increase your motivation levels.Practice
Pick one ‘best practice’ – the one that you feel would make the most
difference in your life. Read the previous chapter and use the ‘post-
it’ method to implement this practice and turn it into a habit.