đ 111 is a good date to turn your goals into actions.
Worry not: we've gathered some tools to help you plan that dreamy journey.
In numerology, the sequence 111 signifies wealth and prosperity which relates to the act of turning thoughts into a reality. In the general sense, the 1st day of the year, the month, or the weekâaka Monday, is often used as a turning point to create new habits or lay out new plans.
If youâve been looking for ways to actualize your goals, you might want to Mark todayâs Monday Mavens edition on your mail inbox for an extra boost of accountability.
The go-with-the-flow mindset needs to go
As an old tale of believing that âthings will work themselves outâ, this mindset is harmful when it comes to achieving real goals. Contradictory to popular belief, this phrase does not mean letting the universe do the work for you, but rather itâs having no work done at all. In the real life, goals have deadlines, and therefore just hoping for things to work out wonât do, having a clear plan is mandatory. Without a plan, we tend to do whatâs passive and easy, shying away from finally completing the goal. With a plan in hand, weâll have a sense of control which, according to research, motivates us to act. Ask yourself: what are your daily or weekly outcomes? Start to plan your actions according to those expected outcomes.
Read the full article here to dig more into the benefits of having a structured plan.
Mapping where to go through reflections
When you read this edition, chances are you either: 1) have had long-overdue clear goals to turn into reality; or 2) youâre not really sure what to achieve but know you need to achieve something in order to feel fulfilled. If you lean more towards the latter, the Map of Life might just be the tool you need to identify which areas in your life currently need improvements.
âThereâs nothing so useless as doing something efficiently that which should not be done at all.â â Peter Drucker
Before going straight to organizing a plan, find out first what it is you need to upgrade by reflecting on the 8 areas of your life at the moment. As things change, sometimes health might be your top priority, sometimes focusing on personal development is what will motivate you.
Ask yourself: where do you want to focus your energy? Do this exercise monthly, to gain self-awareness on the things that really matter to you.
Taking that first step and sticking with it
The secret of continuous progress is to measure it. Research shows that people who quantifiably track what they do immediately and significantly improve their performance. A tool you can use to keep yourself accountable is to incorporate the Habit Calendar into your daily life. Itâs a functional method for behavior change as it:
Creates triggers. It serves as a mental and physical reminder on what you need to do next.
Saves energy. The calendar will help you avoid decision fatigue.
Offers rewards. Checking off a habit on the calendar will give you a sense of accomplishment and reinforce the behavior.
Leverages âsunk costsâ. The concept is that the more you invest (your time, energy, money) in something, the harder it is to abandon it.
Provides feedback. The data you collect daily from this calendar will be handy for future evaluations.
Ask yourself: what keystone habits would make you feel great and perform at your very best? Put them in your Habit Calendar, which you can download and create for free here.
By the end of this week, we wish for you to have ticked the first 7 boxes in the Habit Calendar. Or, at the very least, to have gone through your week feeling more fulfilled than how you started it.
Best of luck!