Proactive
Definition
Being able to create or control a situation by causing something to happen.
Practical Tips
- Take the first step to making a difference, then the second, etc, Just make a start and the rest tend to follow.
- Don’t stress over not knowing the minute detail, you’ll find the answers come to you along the way.
- Know that any action will make a difference,
- whereas no action just keeps you in the same place.
Beliefs and Affirmations
I can manage my time in an organised, pro-active way.
Rules
(How to make it very EASY to feel the positive emotion)
Anytime, I take positive action, I feel Proactive.
Example Challenges
I’ve got to go and complain because the new TV I bought arrived with a cracked screen and I’m not very good at complaining. (DC008)
The car has broken down and I’m due at a business meeting in 30 minutes! (DC011)
I’m sat at home and my mobile phone has stopped working. (DC020)
Internet gone down and I can’t access Facebook!! ARRG!!! (DC021)
My outgoings are bigger than my incomings! (DC022)
The Monday morning blues make me sad and want to be happy as I know I’m productive when I’m happy. (DC025)
I worry about not being able to work. (DC091)
My father is in hospital and I cannot concentrate on my life! (DC102)
DC106 I don’t like cold calling, so I’m am not making any sales calls!!
DC126 Don’t want to call…..they might say No!
DC153 I’ve just returned from holiday, had a great time and it’s hard to get back into the swing of work. (Holiday Blues!)
DC158 I know what I ‘need’ to do to grow my business, but cannot keep up the consistency needed to make it happen.
Quotes
“Recast your current problems into proactive goals.”
– Suze Orman