Often we spend days thinking about the little things in life. But greater things abound. I believe the scripture is right it's "the little foxes, that spoil the vines". Being able to keep the common things in our life under wraps will surely help us accomplish the Greater things in Life. How do we keep the small things like, car registration, children being sick, love ones not behaving the way you expect, flat tire and etc.? Well, I'm learning to expect the unexpected by acknowledging that these things will happen and in the word of John Maxwell I will PLAN AHEAD
P- Predetermine a course of action.
This is your big picture project or purpose. You need a starting point and direction.
L-Lay out your goals.
Understand your goals and write them down.
A-Adjust your priorities.
Western culture is full of busy people; being busy does not equal productive. I learned this lesson in life! Find the most important thing in your schedule.
N-Notify key personnel.
Communicate with your team. Make sure everyone knows his or her part.
A-Allow time for acceptance
Your plan needs time to gain approval. Everyone may not jump of the bandwagon, so allow the necessary time.
H-Head into action.
Talking will only take you and your team so far, set a time limit on your discussions. Implement wisely and deliberately.
E-Expect problems.
The printer broke, my laptop crashed… Deal with these issues effectively as they arise.
A-Always point to your successes.
Focus on your accomplishments, sometimes it may be necessary to review your past success. Remind yourself of how far you come. Encouragement will come to you, as well as the people you lead. Confidence does wonders!
D-Daily review your planning.
Some master the art of a daily schedule. Budget your hours, then revisit what you accomplished before you hit the sack.
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