Getting Some Action

I LOVE making lists, planning and getting things done. All of us like to get things done; however we all have different ways of doing them. If you are still frustrated with achieving the goals, I am going to ask you to look at a few things.

1. Most people set goals with no deadline. All of my goals have a due date (dead line). That way I can work backwards by looking at all the steps needed to reach the goal and time them out. I figure out how long each step takes and then I know when I have to start to reach my due date.

2. Most people do not break down the goal into steps. Each goal will have 3-10 steps to get it done. Any goal that is 1 or 2 steps is a task, not a goal. You are bigger than that. Go for something fantastic! Once you break down the steps or tasks to reaching the goal, how much time will you spend on them? There are times when I completely underestimate how much time it takes to get something done. Then there are times when I have planned out too much time and I was not being efficient. We need to become more in tune with how long it takes us to do something.

3. Most people do not block out time to do it. It?s not just about making a list of tasks, but when are you going to do it? When will you have 15 minutes in your day to deal with mail?

4. Most people multi-task. Multi-tasking is not good. I know it feels good, but really, it does not work. If you want to know the reasons why, here is a good article to begin with

http://www.baekdal.com/articles/Management/multitasking-vs-single-tasking/

What tools will help you be more efficient?

I recommend 2 things:

The Action Machine: This timer will help you keep track of how long it takes to get something done and help you limit time wasters. It even comes with bonus books on how to be more efficient. I personally use it and love this thing! Click here to get more info The Action Machine:

An Accountability Partner: This is not the same as a mastermind and it?s much easier to do. It?s free and only takes up 5 minutes a day. I have one I talk to for Daily goals and one and talk to about weekly goals. The person I talk to about my weekly goals deals more with my web goals and is responsible for helping me get things like www.beontvatsea.com done. We talk about 30-45 minutes.

If you want to know how work with an accountability partner, read this blog post.

http://donnalfox.com/accountability-is-the-key-to-success

So tell me, what are you going to do this month?

Workshop

The Truth About Making Money in Today’s Economy

10 Things Experts use to Thrive in this Economy

What do they do to stay ahead in the money game?

•  You are tired of going to seminars built to sell you more stuff but not educate you
• You are looking for more money to grow your business
• You want to get your business into newspapers, tv, radio and magazines

"This workshop showed me how to find the lenders who WANT To work with me." Laura B. "I was suprised that I actually learned something new, that I can use right now to start making more money."  Michael S. "Thanks Dr. Wright for sharing. I am exciting about getting my business exactly where I want it to be!" Sharon K.

You’ll Learn:

• Where to find money to start or grow a business now
• How media works today and how YOU can use it to grow your business
•  Where small business stands with the Stimulus package
• How to Revamp your business so it works in TODAY’S ECONOMY!

 

Mentors at Edison Roundtale

Edison Roundtable, a Southern California Edison (SCE) affinity group that promotes professional and personal growth for women, recently hosted a panel discussion in recognition of National Women’s History Month at the SCE company headquarters in Rosemead. Lisa Cagnolatti, Vice President, Business Customer Division, served as one of four executive female panelists to discuss advancements in the workplace and celebrate the contributions women have made toward achieving equal rights.

I started in the workplace in 1983 and the work environment at that time was very different for women.  Cagnolatti told a group of more than 200 SCE employees. We’ve made phenomenal progress, but there’s still work to do.

Cagnolatti began by recognizing the outstanding turnout and interest in promoting women?s professional development. She said in order to achieve great success women must be determined to overcome obstacles and find ways to turn them into opportunities. She noted that identifying organizations that support a work/life balance, such as SCE, is an important part of maintaining professional happiness.

Cagnolatti discussed the importance of having a mentor and being a mentor to others. I prefer to connect with people and be engaged in their development, she said.

This is the part I want people to see~ Have a mentor!

That way they valued and we move forward together. She also said mentors are excellent resources for feedback and can be strong advocates for a person’s growth within the company.

We’re proud of employees like Lisa Cagnolatti, women who hold themselves to high standards and are positive influences both at work and in their communities,? said Frank Quevedo, SCE’s vice president for equal opportunity. We’re honoring all of our female employees this month for their courage, spirit and contributions to our company’s success.

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