We all have dreams and goals personally and professionally, and a vision of how this looks. But dreaming is the easy part. Where do we begin and how do we make it happen?
Taking positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.
After all, an idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied!
Are you ready to take action? Then read on and infuse your life with action!
Tips
No race was ever won without a beginning. Taking action is one of the most necessary steps in accomplishing your goals but it can be difficult to take that first step. This article outlines some great tips on how to get started.
Our fears often prevent us from taking action. In this TED Talk, Tim Ferris, explains how defining your fears may be more important than defining your goals, and how he learned how overcome the paralysis that stopped him taking action, all keeping in mind all the while, the words of Seneca: "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality."
Am I bothered? Well, it happens to the best of us - sometimes you have a difficult task ahead of you, and all you want to do is give up and hide. These six steps will help you overcome your inner resistance and start doing the things that matter.
If you don’t take action you won’t get anywhere. It's that simple. This post offers a complete guide to becoming a person of action and aims to make it easier to take action in every area of your life. Read it!
Tools
Turn your intentions into actions
There are numerous apps designed to help you take action and systematically measure your progress. This article lists seven that will help you improve your life and accomplish what matters most to you. Pick the ones that meet your criteria and get started!
Things to do when you feel stuck
It’s not uncommon to encounter at least one phase in life where we feel uninspired and stuck in our current situation. If that’s you right now, and you need a major shift, here are 13 things to do.
This article explores the common mistakes that people make when they set goals and offers tools to help keep you on track. Learn how to recognise these mistakes, so that you can avoid making them yourself!
Take action with a plan
Daniel O'Connor, Warp It's founder and Head of Customer Happiness, is a master of productivity. He knows how to avoid distractions and always works towards a clear vision. Here he talks about how to practically make plans, be well-prepared and knowing what you want to achieve during the day, week, month or year.
Say NO to distractions!
It’s so easy to get side-tracked from taking action. We live in a world of distractions – social media notifications, emails, colleagues, meetings, the list goes on. Read Daniel's learnings on saying no to distractions and freeing up your time to focus on doing stuff that matters!