More Effort or New Plan?
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
More Effort or New Plan?
When the going gets tough, do you just keep on pushing through or do you simply move on to something else?
We all have our natural tendencies. What is yours?
My natural tendency is to just push through. With more time and more effort, eventually, it has to work, right?
Today we are going to discuss what you can do when you know your project is stalled.
Before we get started, I think it’s important to define “stalled.” For instance, stalled could mean that you keep working on it, but you are not making any real progress.
Or, stalled could mean you just stopped trying all together.
Getting Started
When you are stalled, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to review your strategy.
Ask yourself:
Do I have a written plan for this project?
Does my written plan include the next steps?
How much time have I actually spent working on my current plan?
If I haven't spent much time on my current plan, how can I create more outside accountability?
Would I benefit from an accountability partner?
If your current PLAN and NEXT ACTIONS weren't written out and/or if you have not dedicated a reasonable amount of time to WORK YOUR PLAN, I would recommend sticking with your current plan, while adding some outside accountability,
Outside accountability could be as simple as telling a friend or co-worker what you want to accomplish and by when. Or, it could be larger: posting to social media or promoting your blog launch by a certain date.
If you have a PLAN and you have been WORKING THE PLAN and you are still not seeing results, it's time to explore other options.
Take a few moments to ask yourself:
Where am I getting stuck?
Is there anyone in my circle who has done this before who I can reach out to?
If not, is there anyone in my circle who may know someone who has done this before and could lend some valuable advice?
Is there someone I can hire to help me get started?
Is there a training I can take or a YouTube video I can watch?
Is there someone I can delegate this to?
Why is this important to me?
How much effort and energy is this worth?
Just because something is important to someone else, does not mean it's important to you.
Just because something was important to you at one point doesn't mean it's still important today.
Is there a project that you are stalled on?
Does your project need more time or a new strategy?
Ready to Get Started?
If you feel excited about implementing this strategy and want some additional accountability and support to get started, the It’s All in the Planning Starter Pak was designed for you!
A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.