THE SECRET OF THE NAVY SEALS – ‘MAKE YOUR BED’

It’s called celebrating small victories, or small successes.

You see, people are motivated by success, therefore, to stay motivated, simply create successes.

In a talk given by US Admiral William McRaven he begins by saying, “If you want to change the world start off by making your bed.” At this point there is much laughter, until he expounds on what he means.

From the time you open your eyes you begin ticking successes and achievements off your list of things to do, let’s call them ‘tiny goals’, starting with making the bed. This gives you a sense of achievement, causing you to complete another small task, then another. By the end of the day, that one simple task completed will have become many tasks completed.

McRaven also stresses that that this highlights the fact that the little things in life matter, that if you can’t get the little things right then you’ll never get the big things right.

And if, by chance, you have a miserable day, you’ll come home to a bed that is made, and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

A tick on a to-do list can be a celebration, even if it is just a cup of coffee. It doesn’t have to be big, it just has to be celebrated and we each will have our own ideas on that.

This principal works equally well with individuals and teams; in personal and business environments; at all times, with all ages and across gender.

So start now, it will make a difference

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You can see McRaven’s full speech at: https://youtu.be/U6OoCaGsz94 

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SURVEYS SHOW TODAY’S GREATEST SKILLS GAP IS SOFT SKILLS

Deloitte Access Economics predicts that two-thirds of all jobs will rely on soft skills by 2030.

  

Soft skills consist of productive personality traits that characterize relationship abilities.

These skills include communication abilities, language skills, personal habits, cognitive or emotional empathy, time management, teamwork and leadership traits.

In the workplace, soft skills are considered a complement to hard skills, which refer to a person's knowledge and occupational skills.

In most jobs, hard skills alone are not enough to be truly effective. A salesperson with an unrivalled knowledge of their product and market will have little success if they don’t have the interpersonal skills needed to close deals and retain clients. A business manager needs to be able to listen to employees, have good speaking skills, and be able to think creatively. 

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, tasks that require hard skills are continuing to decline, making soft skills key differentiators in the workplace.

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THE NATURAL WAY TO CHANGE BEHAVIOURS -ONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME

Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

The paradox is that, very often, the more we want change and the harder we push to force change, the less it happens. So why is this?

As human beings our default setting is stability, not change.  The body constantly works to maintain a state of ‘Homeostasis’ which is the tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within its internal environment, even when faced with external changes.  A simple example of this is the body's ability to maintain its own internal temperature regardless of the temperature outside.

The unconscious mind is no different and even though our conscious mind may desire change, the unconscious will resist, seeking homeostasis.

But, because we live in a rapidly changing technical world, we expect the opposite - to be able to change just as rapidly and just as dramatically – which is the wrong approach.

Look at the cycle of change from new born baby to adult, far from being rapid and dramatic, it is almost unnoticeably slow.

But we need to get going - just one small step at a time!

I already hear the cries of ‘that will take too long’, but surely a longer, successful journey is better than a short failed one?  And as the improvement is incremental, every day is better than the last. Success is coming in small daily bites.

That small, daily activity becomes a habit; the habit becomes a behaviour; change has happened and been established.

This principle can be applied to any aspect or area of your life or business and those small incremental changes lead to enormous outcomes.

By understanding, and working with, the brain we can achieve so much more. 

We can help you to apply this principle to change in any area of your life or business.  To find out more contact:  Terri Codd MCF -  Corporate Training & Life Coach: 076 751 3556: coddterri@gmail.com: terricodd.blogspot.com