Hey High-Achiever:

I have learned that if we don’t chase after what we want, we will not get it. If we don’t ask the right questions, we will always get wrong answers or no answers at all. If we don’t take a step forward, we will always stand in the same place. If we never think beyond the moment, we will never experience the future and what it brings. So, how far will small steps take you?

As you know, life is a journey comprised of many small steps. The key is to take these small steps every day, even on difficult days or those days with a heavy workload. To stay motivated during challenging times, set clear and achievable goals to give yourself a sense of direction and purpose. Celebrate small victories along the way to boost your confidence and maintain momentum. Additionally, surround yourself with a supportive network of friends or mentors who can provide encouragement and guidance when you need it most.

Tiny steps, taken one at a time, with consistency and focus, can make all the difference in the world. The concept of taking it one step at a time might seem ridiculously obvious. However, when life gets challenging, we all lose our better judgment. We also get caught up in the moment and yearn for immediate solutions and instant gratification.

We all want what we want, and let’s face it, we require it now! And this yearning often tricks us into taking on too much too soon.

I have learned that you can’t lift a thousand pounds at one time, but you can lift one pound a thousand times. Small, focused, consistent, repeated, incremental efforts will get you closer to what you ultimately want. It doesn’t happen in an instant, but it happens a lot faster than not getting there at all.

Here is how I started the process of completing a task one step at a time after my stroke. I began by handwashing my dishes after breakfast. When I ate oatmeal in the morning, I washed my bowl and spoon. When I finish drinking my morning tea, I rinse my mug.

Then you can start putting things away when you are finished with them. Then you can begin doing sit-ups every morning and eating vegetables for dinner. I revamped my entire home office by working 45 minutes a day for several months.

I started this ritual one dish at a time, one day at a time. Once I consistently washed my breakfast dishes for a couple of weeks, I started wiping down the sink and then the microwave.

So, here’s my recommendation: do one thing at a time until it is finished. These small tasks, when completed consistently, build a sense of accomplishment and momentum that propel you toward larger goals. As you develop the habit of completing these minor actions, your confidence grows, and you become more motivated to tackle more significant challenges. Over time, these accumulated efforts create a powerful force that drives meaningful progress in your life. You’ll start building a ritual of self-discipline and consistency. Finally, know that you can do what must be done one step at a time. Be proud of finishing what you started.

Now, I also practice my small steps to completion when servicing my non-profits and service providers. My focus, as you know, is on my non-profits, which is getting me ‘more paying clients who want their non-profit to get more funding’. If you need help attracting more paying clients, let’s chat and see where it takes us. I can help you. So, call and book a clarity chat with me, it’s just that simple.

Dr. Laureen, Grant-writer, Fundraising Non-Profit Expert

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