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| Movies end with a neat, satisfying conclusion because many people spend time planning each word, each scene and each movement. Too many lives end like a movie that has been cut off in the middle because the person living it hasn't given much thought, time or discipline to planning his or her life. Take heart, it's never to late to doctor your life script.
A model for Life Management appears below. Working from the inside out, each circle represents a step toward the promise of a more fulfilling future. For a brief explanation, press the first word in each circle. And if you'd like to order your copy of the Life Readiness Workbook ($19.99 includes shipping and handling), call us at (214) 564 - 8144. |
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Your Values, Beliefs & . . . Just as buildings and statues tend to fall over if they're not securely fastened to a solid foundation, the value of your life can come tumbling down if it is not fastened to the foundation of values and beliefs that define you as a person. Figuring out why you're on the planet, what you stand for and what you want to remember while lying on your death bed is square one. Return to the Life Management Circle Your Long Range Goals & . . . Ever go out for a Sunday drive and end up lost? As you look at current place in life, did you intend to arrive where you are today or are you just at another stopping point in a years long Sunday drive? The next step in getting ready for the rest of your life is to decide where you're going; what it is that you want to accomplish as an individual and, perhaps, as a member of a family. And, because you can link your life destinations to your values, beliefs and philosophy, you'll not only know where you're headed- you'll be targeting a place that makes your life better and happier as you get closer to it. ----------------------------------- Annualized Goals, Action ... The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Long range goals quickly become mighty hot pavement when they aren't supported by shorter term goals, plans, milestones and dynamic priorities. By their very nature, people tend to fall into habit-excavated ruts that are so comfortable that we almost overlook how quickly time passes. And the next thing we know, we've run out of the time needed to realize our hopes and dreams. The sleeper must awaken!! With long range goals and priorities in mind, it's time to nail down this year's goals. Then build a plan, alone and with others, to accomplish those goals on schedule and with available resources. Return to the Life Management Circle Ever Present Scheduling Tools . . . All the work that goes into planning eventually drills down to the question, "What should I do now?" And if you use any one of the schedulers that flood stores during each year's 12th month, you might have a good answer to the question. Or you might just write down appointments to supplement your imperfect memory. Blocking out time and arriving at appointments on time is not the same thing as being focused on your life's destination. The next step in Life Management involves plugging your annual goals, plans, milestones et. al. into a scheduling tool that will focus your efforts and provide you with cover when a time bandit tries to kidnap some of your irrecoverable hours. ----------------------------------- Strong Time Use Habits . . . Life can be messy. Stuff happens that can throw plans for a loop, which is the main excuse people give for not planning. Fortunately, with a little discipline, some thoughtful creativity and regular communication with your important others, schedules can be adjusted, progress can be maintained and the promise of life fulfillment can be protected. Return to the Life Management Circle Paying Attention To And . . . It is possible to substitute a 'plan' straight jacket for a 'habit' straight jacket. All you have to do is build a plan that doesn't allow for the essential human capacity for growth. The final step in Life Management and the step that keeps a plan alive and true to its purpose (your maximum fulfillment) involves habitual awareness and the willingness to modify your life plan to accommodate important changes. ----------------------------------- The Random & Not So . . . Need some help getting ready for the adventure you call your life? If you'd like our Life Management Workbook ($19.99 - shipping & handling included), you can order one by calling (214)-564-8144. The workbook includes detailed explanations of each step, examples that illustrate how others have planned their lives and worksheets that will prompt you and yours to build a better life in a new millennium. |
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