Risk & Business Magazine Cain Insurance Fall 2019 | Page 9

NEXT LEVEL IN YOUR LIFE
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? 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!
2. BE A TOTAL HAWK ABOUT YOUR
ACTIVITY. 5. WAKE UP EARLIER.
When my AD/HD 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 AD/HD, 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
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.
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.
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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She has spent the past decade coaching,
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push through the everyday challenges we
all face in life, work, and love.
She is one of the most booked speakers in
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She is the creator and host of three No.1
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Mel is currently one of CNN’s most popular
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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. Her social media platforms inspire more
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Who are your idols–whether in business,
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find yourself feeling tired or not wanting MelRobbins.com
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