2019 ISSUE #3
1. CONSISTENCY
Yes, I’ve got some good habits, but I
have to practice them consistently. The
same goes for my business partner
Mandy and the same goes for you.
In my case, I need to get consistent
about sticking to my good habits
when I’m travelling or have particular
projects that shake up the routine. Sure,
life happens, but the more consistent
we can be with positive habits, the
more likely we are to stick with them
and reach the next level of success.
What good habits do you have that you
stick to 70 to 80 percent of the time?
Where would being more consistent
about that behaviour help you succeed?
2. BE A TOTAL HAWK
ABOUT YOUR ACTIVITY
When my ADHD takes over, I leave
drawers open, water running, coffee
half poured, and find myself folding
laundry when five minutes before I
was working on a big project.
It’s not easy, but the more I can zone
in on what I’m doing, the more likely I
will be to stay focused.
On these days, you’ll find me counting
back 5-4-3-2-1 often because that
totally brings me back to the moment.
Even if you don’t have ADHD, we all
need to closely monitor our activity.
When your electronics are constantly
distracting you, it’s important to be
mindful of where you’re spending your
energy and attention.
3. LIMIT SOCIAL MEDIA TIME
As an influencer, social media plays
a big role in what I do, but it can be a
major time suck.
Hiring a social media team has helped,
but even just putting my phone far
away from me when it’s time to work
has made such a difference.
When I feel really pulled in, I remove
the apps from my phone and stop
scrolling mindlessly. It’s amazing what
I get done in that time.
In your own life, try to set tech limits.
Condense all of your social media or
internet surfing time into one block and
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THE NEXT LEVEL
download an app like “Moment” on
your phone to become more aware of
your media consumption habits.
4. CHECK YOUR LIFESTYLE
HABITS
Science keeps proving how important
exercise and diet are to focus and
emotional health and I need both of
those if I’m going to step it up.
As often as possible I get major
walking steps in or hit my favourite
spin class, limit alcohol to weekends,
drink gut-boosting kombucha and
plenty of water, and eat clean with a
whole lot of vegetables.
You don’t need that much time to get in
a good workout–even just one minute
of jumping jacks will get your heart
pumping and blood flowing!
5. WAKE UP EARLIER
Six a.m. is great (when I currently
wake up), but 5:45 is better.
As long as I’m in bed in time to get 7-8
hours of sleep, I can use that extra time
for planning out my day so I can feel
like a champ.
The easiest way to start waking up
earlier is to just set your alarm earlier
for tomorrow. You may be tired for a
day, but just follow your tiredness and
get to bed early that next night. Oh, and
don’t hit snooze!
6. MONDAY CHECK-IN
MEETINGS
On our team, we’ve found that
implementing Monday check-in
meetings has been a game changer.
While each member of the team
is great about autonomy, checking
in every week is essential so we
all get clarity around expectations
and projects being worked on. The
consistent connection also allows us to
feel more like a team.
In your own life, each Monday, check
in with yourself about where you’re at
and what your goals are for the week.
I also have weekly check-ins with my
husband and business partner. Where
in your life would you benefit from a
weekly check-in?
7) WHAT WOULD YOUR IDOL
DO?
The good thing about taking a business
to the next level is that others have done
it before you.
If I get to a point in my day where I
don’t feel like doing something, I start
by reminding myself that motivation
is garbage and then I ask myself, What
would Oprah do? Or Ellen Degeneres?
These two women are my idols in
business.
Once I remind myself that those I
admire and respect have worked hard to
get to where they are and did not wait
to feel like doing the work, it’s much
easier to get moving again.
Who are your idols–whether in business,
relationships, life, or health? When
you find yourself feeling tired or not
wanting to do something, imagine what
your idol would do.
Now, how will you step it up in the next
phase of YOUR life?
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