The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about 1 way to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Develop Your List.  At the beginning or end of every day, it is essential to take stock of what you have done previously. You should know where you are with each task, and what you need to accomplish for the next day. At the beginning of a new week, start by writing out everything you need to achieve during the week. When writing this list, pay attention to deadlines, meetings, and upcoming projects or tasks for the following week. This will help you keep the most important (highest payoff) activities in perspective when planning your week. You can organize all the business activities you need to make the next business week better by consistently developing your list. To help you and your team be even more time efficient, use a Prioritized Action List (PAL). This is a list of everything you have to do, so you don’t have sticky notes, pieces of scrap paper laying around, or things in your head that you are trying to remember or afraid you will forget. Everything on the list in a priority order – hence the name – so you are more focused and on target to getting the most important tasks/activities done very single day. Some contact management system to-do lists can be customized to be more like my Prioritized Action List, which I think makes your list easier to tackle. To download my Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/.  For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

There is a shift in work ethics requirements from how much work is done to what results are produced at the end of each day. Because of this, multi-tasking has been exposed to present sub-par results in all tasks carried out simultaneously.  Placing a tunnel focus on few tasks and getting the best results through time blocking is the best choice for everyone. Over the next 5 days, we will explore five ways you can improve your time management skills with time blocks, so tune in tomorrow for the first one. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.=======================================

Effective time management is where time blocks come to the rescue. The challenge you, as an entrepreneur, face is your inability to streamline your focus into a few high payoff tasks without getting distracted by other tasks to be completed. Lack of focus becomes a problem because when you split your attention into all the tasks you have to complete. You won’t be able to complete any of them while doing this. As a business owner, new tasks can spring up daily, and you’ll need excellent time management skills to carry out everything you need to do to run your successful business. Time blocks serve as a way to carefully break your day into very specific blocks of time. Activities are scheduled for certain hours (blocks) of the day. When managing your time, you can streamline your focus into a few tasks that should be completed daily. Time blocks help you keep your focus on a particular task at a particular time, and for a certain period of time. By doing this, you can avoid procrastination and complete each task more quickly. You can also make important decisions and become up to 80% more productive. For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

As a business owner, the only real challenge you have is time. Time is a factor that stands against you due to its limited availability. There are only twenty-four hours in a day (8 to 10 hours for sleep, transportation, eating, and other chores to do). Due to this limited time, learning to manage your time effectively is the best way to reach your goals. Time has a powerful impact on your overall results. At the end of every day, it is important to take stock of what you were able to achieve. Also, pay attention to how you split your time during the day. As an entrepreneur, many activities impact the way you manage your time. There are prospects to contact and follow-up with, the financials to pay attention to, existing clients to service, and inventories to monitor.  In addition, there are also other important aspects of your business such as bills to be paid, staff to manage, and all kinds of decisions to be made. In short, there aren’t enough waking hours to deal with all there is to be done. This is why effective time management is a vital skill for all business professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs.  For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

The Art of Effective Delegation to Increase Your Productivity  When it comes to delegation, you must first, look at delegation of tasks to someone as an investment and not an expense.  If your current earnings as a business are only covering your business overhead and your personal expenses and not much else, unfortunately, you’re not in the ideal financial situation to delegate tasks.  However, sometimes it takes delegating to increase your revenue.  Consider the investment in a person or people and do your best to find a way to make it work as soon as possible - for the sake of your business and it’s growth. Implementing the art of delegation to your current business model can lead to an increase in business and an immense decrease in stress for you.  Delegation for business owners is the single most efficient way to run your business without having to spread yourself thin.  You don’t need to hire an army worth of employees or contractors, just delegate the tasks that are hindering you from increasing your revenue!  Do what you do best and let someone else do the rest. To download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify even more activities to delegate, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

You may find this hard to believe… Most business professionals have a difficult time understanding exactly how to stop wasting time.  When you’re self-employed, it’s easy to take a “short break” to surf the internet, check email, return a call, talk to a peer who stops by your office, or read blogs, but those “short breaks” can easily turn into hours of wasted time each day.  This includes unnecessary chats with colleagues, long lunches, or non-focused or misguided meetings that do not accomplish goals and resolve issues. The success of your business depends on your ability to buckle down and learn how to stay laser focused and be intentional with your valuable time.   To learn how to focus even more, so you can get even better results, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/laser-focused-leaders-win-distracted-leaders-struggle-you-choose/.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

How Can You Be An Even Better Delegator and Accelerate Your Results? When overwhelmed with too much to do or you realize you aren’t spending enough time in client acquisition / revenue generation activities, you just might need to consider being a better delegator. Some Questions to Ask Yourself as it relates to delegation are:·         Does delegating make sense for me to grow my business?·         Does my business have the revenue to delegate?  If not now, when?·         How much time am I spending on activities that are slowing my growth?·         What should I look for in employees/contractors? ·         Should they be virtual or in-house, or a combination of the two?·         How would I feel to not have to do administrative tasks or activities that don’t directly relate to generating revenue and growing my business? Big-name businesses didn’t get to the point they are at today by the owners or executives doing everything themselves.  They implemented the art of effective delegation when the time became necessary to take their business to the next level.  Delegation is the ideal way to grow your business without having to take on more responsibility and sacrifice your personal time with your family or doing what you want to do.  The bottom line is that delegation always makes sense.   How can you become a master delegator to accelerate your business results? To download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify even more activities to delegate, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. 

Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients.  An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result.  In this example, my business owner coaching client wanted to better hold his support team accountable, so I created a performance assessment tool. This enhances regular communication with each team member about their specific performance of what they are responsible for (whether they are internal or virtual).  It lets the team member feel good about their progress and it helps the business owner feel more confident about what is being done and at what level of performance.  You will benefit, just as my clients have, from utilizing this simple and effective performance assessment for every member of your team. Customize it for each person on your team based on their job description. More specifically, each team member should customize it for themselves and you approve it. Schedule a meeting every 90 days to review progress in each area you are measuring.  To download your complimentary support team performance assessment, so you can customize it for your team members, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/support-team-member-progress-assessment/.   Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #7 of the 7 Steps to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Learn How to Talk Business. If you are trying to get someone to open up, then use open-ended questions rather than yes or no interrogations.  When reviewing your own tactful manner, analyze how you approach people.  Do you bully them with close-ended questions, or do you ask them in a positive manner how the both of you can make necessary changes to get a project, for example, moving more efficiently? The more effective you can be with your communication the more successful you will be – personally and professionally.  Communication can be extremely powerful in helping you or it can hurt you.  Apply one or all of the seven steps we talked about over the past 7 days, and set goals around enhancing your communication, so you can experience even greater results in your business and personal life. Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #6 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Recognize Communication Issues that can be caused by Technology. With the advent of new technologies coming out all the time, also comes new technology-related barriers in communication.  Sometimes messages can be misunderstood because of cell phone static, for example.  Additionally, when communicating by phone it is common for people to use selective hearing (hearing what they want to hear), which can add to the problem.  Other technology-based communication problems might result from lost phone messages or ambiguous email messages.  Remember that this form of impersonal communication usually doesn’t allow for non-verbal clues, although virtual conferencing is super common, as we all know, and you can see some non-verbal cues this way which can help.. Tune in tomorrow for Step 7 to effective communication that gets results. Think about how applying this step can benefit you.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #5 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Never Assume Anything. Assumptions are another common problem, whether they are self-fulfilled assumptions or merely assuming that others see things in the exact same way that you do.  Never assume—the fact of the matter is that most people do not see things the way that you do, nor do they have the same feelings as you do.  The less you assume, the better.  This falls under the category of making sure that your communication is always clear. Tune in tomorrow for Step #6 to effective communication that gets results. Think about how applying this step can help you can help you.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #4 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Learn How to Use Tone and Body Language Together. In working to improve your own communication, beware of a defensive posture or negative voice inflection.  Once a person goes on the defensive, the conversation tends to spiral into oblivion.  Make sure that you use a friendly and welcoming posture, with open arms and a smile.  If you sense yourself taking on defensive gestures or even resorting to a defensive tone (perhaps provoked by the other person) then eliminate those telling signs.  Don’t let emotion overpower good judgment.  In fact, the misreading of body language and tone of voice is one of the most common problems in the breakdown of communication.  Even if you are saying something agreeable, if you show physical signs to the contrary, your message and your honesty will come under suspicion.  Remember that negative and positive body language comes across in any language and in any circumstances. Tune in tomorrow for Step #5 to effective communication that gets results. Think about how applying this step can help you be even better.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #3 for Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is that it Recognizes Problems in Communication. What are some of the most common barriers in effective communication?  For starters, there is language, or word usage.  One cannot always assume that what sounds benevolent to you would strike others the same way.  People can easily misinterpret or even distort a statement’s original meaning.  It is wise to avoid saying anything questionable that might confuse a listener, or inadvertently provoke a negative reaction.  Sarcasm and humor can also be difficult to get across, in some cases.  Humor should be fairly obvious and nothing too droll, or else one could easily take offense to a flippant statement. Tune in tomorrow for Step #4 to effective communication that gets results. Think about how applying this step can help you be even better.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today, we are talking about Step #2 for Effective Communication that Gets Results which is to Speak Clearly and Concisely.  Speaking clearly can sometimes be a problem since not everyone actually takes the time to improve in diction or word usage.  For the best results, practice speaking in front of a mirror and recording yourself for playback.  The last prerequisite is respect.  Never disrespect someone that you just met.  First impressions never really go away, so make an effort to present yourself as a confident and respectful business associate.  If all you have to say is, “Blah,” don’t say “Blah, Blah.”  Tune in tomorrow for Step #3 for effective communication that gets results. Think about how applying this step can help you be even more effective.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Communication is everything in business and in all of our relationships.  So, how does one communicate even more effectively?  Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect.  Over the next 7 days I will share with you the 7 steps to effective communication that produces results. Let’s start with Step 1, which is that it Establishes Trust.  Some people naturally distrust other people, because they do not know what the other one is thinking.  Therefore, the sooner that you come out and say what you want, the sooner you can begin establishing trust.  If you sense that someone is especially apprehensive, then you could go try and reassure him or her that you are not a threat.  As you can guess, this doesn’t always work, so don’t waste time trying to change someone’s mind.  Instead, continue being cordial and ethical and hope that your professionalism and consistency eventually wins them over – assuming you want to win them over.  There are some you may not want as clients or even associates.  Trust is the single most important thing that has to happen for two people to do business together.   Tune in tomorrow for Step #2 of effective communication that gets results.  Want more on effective communication, download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Should you stay or should you go? I think there was a song that has a similar title to this…..When you think about the things you do or want to do, you can choose to make even better choices, so you can experience even greater success. Let’s say that are you in a networking group or association that doesn’t provide you the results you really want.  Get out and find one that does! You can always join charitable groups in a few years when you are in a better position to give even more of yourself.  Maybe you pick only one now and defer the rest until later.  Maybe you just donate money now, until you have more time to devote.  What things are you involved in now that you wish you weren’t or would like to get out of because it isn’t the right time?  It is important to learn to say NO to things that aren’t moving you forward now, because you can always say YES later, when you are in a better position to help. For help with creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Have you ever considered that NOT succeeding at something important to you... ... even for a REALLY good reason... ... is not the same as achieving your goals?  Successful people know you can have whatever level of success you desire and the quality of life you truly want by making some adjustments to the way you are currently operating in your professional and personal life.  All that most people need are systems, processes, focus, real desire to achieve your goals, belief that you can do whatever you set your mind to, and (the key) Accountability.  Wouldn’t it be great if our ‘good intentions’ worked the way that we think they should?  Not even enthusiasm guarantees positive results. There’s often a wide gap between our intentions and our actions.  Poor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it – is a fact of life for many of us. We fail to take the action necessary to be in alignment with our good intentions.  Think about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept? Have you ever considered the cost of poor follow through in your life? Think about a goal that you have failed to meet in the past. Does the knowledge that you didn’t follow through with your goals eat you up inside because you know you aren’t doing what you need to do to get the result you say you want? As long as we continue to expect our “good” intentions to work the way they should instead of facing reality about the probability of following through, we’ll just keep repeating the same mistakes.  For help with creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com 

Growing up, did you ever hear: "That attitude will get you nowhere!" Well... the truth is, as much as we didn't want to hear it then and likely don't want to hear it now, it is still the truth! Your attitude will determine the creativity, energy, passion, and purpose in which we grow and build businesses and relationships. As entrepreneurs, if we don't know how to step into our essence, then we don't have the right attitude, and we won't be able to achieve at the highest level of our potential. A gratitude journal is a tool used to write down things you are thankful for on a daily or regular basis. Keeping a gratitude journal has several benefits, including:·         Increased positive emotions: By focusing on the positive aspects of your life, you can increase your overall sense of well-being and experience more positive emotions.·         Improved mental health: Gratitude has been shown to decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve overall mental health.·         Better sleep: Writing down things you are grateful for before bed can help you sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed.·         Increased resilience: Gratitude can help you cope with difficult situations by providing a sense of perspective and reminding you of the good things in your life.·         Improved relationships: Expressing gratitude towards others can strengthen relationships and increase feelings of social support.·         Increased mindfulness: Writing in a gratitude journal can help you become more mindful and present in the moment. Overall, keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Today we are talking about principle #10 of the 10 principles for Eliminating Distractions, which is to work when no one else is around.  This can sometimes be the greatest distraction elimination available.  No clients, no co-workers, no phone calls.  You can sometimes accomplish more in 2 hours with no one else around than you can in 8 hours and a full office.  Take advantage of alone time whenever you can. We allow things, in our normal day, to distract us way too much.    Generally speaking, it's easier to become distracted when you're self-employed because it removes the accountability factor.  When you don't have a manager looking over your shoulder, it's tempting to mess around with distractions.  Remind yourself that those little distractions offer little return, if any at all, for the time you've invested.  Instead, stick to the productive tasks that build your success.   Over the past 10 days we have explored 10 principles to help you reduce or eliminate distractions. Which one or ones will you apply to help you be even more time efficient with your valuable time? For help with creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about principle #9 to Eliminating Distractions which is to learn how to cut off excessive conversation.  Just as I mentioned in the previous principle, everyone appreciates productive conversation.  If you find yourself in a conversation with someone and it's not progressing to a point or conclusion, work so you can get to a solution.  Again, this should be done politely and professionally - but it's perfectly acceptable if you do.  Superficial chit-chat is just that – superficial. If you would like to talk to someone, at least have it be meaningful so it doesn't waste your time or theirs. Tune in tomorrow for Principle #10 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. How will you apply the concept from today and gain back valuable time?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #8 to Eliminating Distractions which is to ask for what you want.  There is nothing wrong with asking for what you want. It's appropriate for all situations, but it must be done with tact and friendliness.  Busy professionals appreciate concise, focused conversation and you can show them you respect their time by not wasting it needlessly.  Clear and concise communication saves time for everyone. Tune in tomorrow for Principle #9 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #7 to Eliminating Distractions which is to eliminate noises.  Listen to soothing instrumental music if you feel you need to listen to something, but talk radio or lyrical music will distract you from focusing on the task at hand. Even alert sounds from your computer can be distracting; like the sound you hear when you receive an incoming email. Other distracting sounds can be the phone ringing, others talking, outside noise, etc. Eliminate distractions and you have an even better chance of acting on your good intentions and what is time blocked in your calendar, and achieving amazing results! Tune in tomorrow for Principle #8 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #6 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove computer desktop ICONS.  All of those things you love doing, like playing solitaire, just remove the icon from your computer desktop.  Out of sight, out of mind is typically a good policy.  This goes for apps like Facebook or YouTube, for example. If these aren’t moving you and your business forward to achieving your goals, don’t get on them during primetime so you can’t get distracted and waste your valuable time. You can always look at these apps during our off time, if you really feel the urge to do so.  Tune in tomorrow for Principle #7 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. If this applies to you, how will you apply the concept from today?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #5 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove desktop clutter.  You know what I’m talking about. Magazines you say you're going to read on your lunch break and the picture of your sweetheart taped right to your computer monitor; these items need to be moved out of your immediate and frequent field of vision.  It's OK to have personal items near you; they just shouldn't be right in front of where you look most of the time. Only keep those items on your desk that you are currently working on.  Anything else can cause a distraction and slow you down from getting your work done.  Place only current files needed on your desk or desktop, while the others are filed away until you need them.  If you are a paperless organization, open only one computer file at a time.  Tune in tomorrow for Principle #6 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. If this applies to you, how will you apply the concept from today?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #4 to Eliminating Distractions which is to stop spending so much time on social media to see what other people are posting, especially if you don’t need it to do it to directly generate revenue.  Just don't get on it - because once you do, you're more likely to get sucked into it.  If you have to get your fix, do it at the end of the work day or a set time during the day.  Set a time that you honor - say, any time after 4pm and don't get on it before then, unless you absolutely have to. I strongly recommend to most people I coach to not check email first thing in the morning because it can derail them from what they should be doing. You can choose to let people know when you will check email, so they don’t expect an immediate response, if you want to. Here’s an example of an email I received from someone: “I appreciate your email.   In order to stay focused and maintain my personal effectiveness, I generally check email only once per day (Monday through Friday). If you are a client and need immediate service or attention, please call my office at (555) 778-5623.  Thank you, NAME” Tune in tomorrow for Principle #5 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. If this concept applies to you, how will you apply it to help you be more time efficient?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #3 to Eliminating Distractions which is to screen your calls.  It's ideal if you have someone answer every call since real-person response is a vital part of a successful business.  If this is a resource available to you, establish a schedule of when you are available to accept calls.  Outside of those times, you'll need to arrange a screening process to allow only the most important calls to make their way to you.  I suggest reserving at least a few hours per day when you do accept any calls.  Again, scheduling phone appointments is ideal and leads to working as efficiently as possible. Nobody I have ever met said they like Phone Tag and want to do more of it. Tune in tomorrow for Principle #4 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. How will you apply the concept from today?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Principle #2 to Eliminating Distractions which is to discourage walk-in traffic.  Granted, if you're a manager it may be more difficult to do this; but when you set specific times when you're available to talk and accept walk-ins, and times that you don't - it will help you to focus and complete tasks more efficiently.  Ideally, scheduling appointments is the most effective way to go, if at all possible.  For those who work at home, this rule applies to your family.  Establish clear boundaries when you are not to be distracted, unless it’s an emergency like the building is burning down and you need to get out. Tune in tomorrow for Principle #3 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. How will you apply the concept from today to create an even better business?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Over the next 10 days we are going to talk about applying 10 principles to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life.  Today we are talking about Principle 1 which is to honor your calendar and task list.  Honoring your calendar, doing what it has in it, will help you stay laser focus on the ‘right’ activities (assuming you have the “right” activities on your calendar) and eliminate distractions.  Remember; concentrate on doing the activities that have the highest probability of you achieving your goals and that build your success.  Distractions offer no return and no profit.   Tune in tomorrow for Principle #2 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. How will you apply the concept from today in your life to make you even more time efficient?  For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

When working with business professionals, I find that they need to have a good idea of where they are at against their goals, so they know if they are on track or off track.  If they are off track, they have to figure out ways to fill the gap, so they achieve their goals. In an effort to help them stay laser focused on what they need to do to ensure they are in the highest probability position to achieve their goals – or even exceed them – I created the Business Opportunity Planner Worksheet. Most people don’t have something like this where they can easily see what their opportunities are and is there enough in their pipeline to hit their goals.  In order to achieve your goals, you need 2.5 to 5 times what you need in your pipeline. Just having the exact amount of what you want or need in your pipeline, isn’t enough to hit your goals. This spreadsheet can easily be modified to fit your industry and how you track opportunities. To download my complimentary business opportunity planner worksheet to help you focus on increasing your revenue, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/business-opportunity-planner-worksheet/. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about strategy number 5 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Pinpoint Personalities. Everyone has a unique personality and perspective; the more that you can understand those around you – where they are coming from and how they see the world – the better you can anticipate their responses to situations and build them up positively. If you know, for example, that one of your employees is incredibly analytical and processes information slowly and methodically, you will know not to require them to take the lead on projects that require spontaneous and freewheeling thought.  Setting people up for success, or playing to their strengths, is a surefire way to foster a spirit of collaboration and positivity in your workplace. Consider having your team take a personality assessment, and then tabulate the results to share with everyone. The more equipped everyone is to work together well, the less likely it will be that you find yourself managing conflicts in the first place. Consider starting this week off by evaluating the personalities of everyone on your team and creating action steps you can take to play to each person’s strengths in the future. Over the past 5 days, we have explored five proven strategies for overcoming difficult issues at the office.  Should you have any difficulties going forward, you now have some tools in your toolbox to help you overcome issues if they should arise. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about strategy number 4 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Try a Positivity Sandwich. This technique has been utilized by teachers and coaches for decades; it is incredibly simple, and requires little to no practice or preparation to master. You start by identifying the issue, problem, or behavior that needs to be discussed or brought to someone’s attention. Then, you build the sandwich by determining something positive to say before the difficult thing and then something else positive to say immediately following the difficult part of the conversation. If, for example, you need to reprimand an employee for their habit of late arrival, you may choose to start the conversation by affirming how valuable they are for keeping the office running smoothly. Then you can discuss the need for them to be punctual. Afterward, you could end the conversation by thanking them for being an important member of the team. Most people are eager to please and will respond positively to this process. You are still engaging in the difficult but necessary correction, and you are doing it in a way that still calls out greatness in that person and affirms their value to your firm.  Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 5 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about strategy number 3 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Bite the Bullet. While it can be tempting to sweep conflict under the rug – especially if you personally dislike conflict – it is important that as the leader of your company you set an example for those looking up to you. Instead of pretending like issues are not there, just confront them. The longer you allow things to lurk under the surface, the larger the feelings of resentment and frustration will become.  Clients and employees that feel slighted or not taken care of can quickly turn into disgruntled people loudly voicing their displeasure to others. This can create a heavy fog of bitterness and backbiting that reduces productivity and inhibits work/life harmony. The best way to stop this in its tracks is to confront issues head on as soon as you become aware of them. Don’t let them grow into something large and uncomfortable. Have a hard conversation, if needed, and get to the bottom of things as soon as possible.  Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 4 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Grow in Gratitude. If you can cultivate an office culture of thankfulness, you may be surprised at how much the attitudes of everyone in your workspace elevate. Recognizing your employees successes and telling them often that you appreciate their hard work will help them feel valued, and will often build a spirit of excitement and congeniality, which acts like a hedge of protection against the small, everyday inconveniences and irritations that can crop up.  Overall, keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life.  To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 3 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about strategy number 1 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Practice Patience. A good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy client is to take a deep breath and just listen. Many times, if you can help the person you are interacting with feel heard, the situation will de-escalate on its own. We all long to be understood and valued, so when you patiently give those around you ample space to air their grievances and vent their frustrations (even if they are unfounded or if you disagree with them) you are feeding the side of them that longs to be seen and appreciated. Once they are done talking, take a brief moment to gather your own thoughts; then, calmly restate what they said to you and work with them to achieve a solution that works for everyone involved. Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Whether navigating tricky conversations or counseling employees through conflict, there are always going to be difficult workplace issues that crop up. How you handle these obstacles will go a long way toward determining the atmosphere of your office.  Will the office be a space where you and your team can speak and work freely, or will it be a place that stifles creativity and operates out of fear discipline? All workplaces are comprised of imperfect individuals that have good intentions but will still inevitably fail, struggle, or cause conflict. Mistakes happen, errors will be made, and feelings might get hurt. Having a plan in place for how you will respond to these things and mitigate the fallout will set you on a path to a peaceful and successful work environment.  When difficult times arise (at the office or at home), consider trying out one or more of the five proven strategies that we will be exploring over the next five days. So, tune in tomorrow for strategy number 1. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy! The success of a business depends hugely upon your mindset. Ignoring it will be to the detriment of the business.  95% of our thoughts are the same each day, and on average, 80% of our thoughts are negative! When you talk with any successful entrepreneur, they will reveal that the mindset plays a huge role in ensuring the success of the business. This means that you have to find a way to unleash the power of the mind. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? While it may appear simple from the outside, there are certain limiting beliefs which can inhibit your ability. You have to find a way to overcome the limiting beliefs and change them.  The problem here is that most of the time you don’t even know about the limiting beliefs you have. The key to finding a way to change the mindset is to figure out a way to identify the limiting beliefs.  Download my Guidebook, How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have, by going to http://bit.ly/UnawareOfBeliefs.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #10 of the 10 tips for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Refuse to Settle for Less. While some people may be more prone to procrastinate than others, putting things off does NOT have to define you! Regardless of what it takes, find a way to beat your procrastination problems, so that you can get on with your life and live with the confidence that comes from knowing that you have the talent and the focus to do what it takes to be even more successful! Think how good you will feel to beat the procrastination bug that can plague many people and keep them from realizing their true potential. Over the past 10 days we have explored 10 tips for helping you to beat that nasty procrastination. In summary, procrastination will find more than one way to defeat you… but only if you let it. You are in charge of your destiny, and YOU are the only one who can choose to avoid the pitfalls of putting things off. Next time you feel like procrastinating, start reviewing these 10 steps that you can take to beat it. You will be amazed at how good you will feel, and at how much more you can get accomplished in a day’s work! If you would like help with stopping procrastination so you can have your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #9 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Try Not to Let Being a Perfectionist Derail You. One of the bad things about human beings is the fact that nothing is perfect 100% of the time. At least this is what I believe. If this is a thought that upsets you or causes you to get discouraged, then you should really try to remember that doing your best to get things done is all that you can do. Do all that you can, and call it good enough. Don’t let being a perfectionist keep you from checking things off of your to-do list.  You can procrastinate for a long time if you are trying to make things perfect – and they may NEVER be perfect. Don’t let this be your excuse. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be successful is important to remember. Tune in tomorrow for Tip #10 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #8 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Listen to Music that Puts You in a Productive Mood. Are there certain types of music that just put you in a mood to get things done? If so, then jamming out to a playlist of productive tunes can be a great way to get your mind focused on the job at hand. For me, listening to dance beats is a great way to get me pumped about starting my day, or can also be a great way to get me moving when I feel a slump coming on!  Tune in tomorrow for Tip #9 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #7 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Avoid Social Networks. This might seem like a bit of a no brainer, but you would be amazed at the number of people who get derailed each morning by checking Facebook, Twitter, or some other social media platform before getting started. This can completely switch your brain from a ‘productive’ mode to a ‘fun’ mode, which will not bode very well for getting things accomplished! I have had clients get so consumed with doing this non-productive behavior that they removed the app from their phone.  I’m not saying that doing some social media work isn’t an important part of building your business, just schedule the time for non-prime time.  I know people who have received business by being some social networks and making it part of their weekly routine. Tune in tomorrow for Tip #8 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Avoid Checking Email First Thing in the Morning. As a successful business owner, this might be a difficult thing to do… but it can actually do you a LOT of good in helping you to get focused on the high payoff work first thing in the morning. Checking email puts your brain into a sort of ‘non action’ mode. Instead of checking it first thing in the morning, pull out your prioritized action/task-list and get a few things accomplished before checking email.  Checking email first will not only get you behind schedule, it can also negatively affect your emotional state of mind for the rest of the day.  Tune in tomorrow for Tip #7 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Schedule Specific Blocks of Time in Which to Get Things Done. Setting up a daily schedule can be a great way to stop procrastination before it starts. Having a plan in place will not only give you a sense of direction, but will make your day seem more achievable as well. Do the activities that bring you the best results first is usually a great way to start the day.  In fact, Brian Tracy has a GREAT analogy on this subject.  “Eat That Frog!” Think about this… what if the first thing that you did everyday was to eat a live frog? It sounds gross. In fact, it would probably be the worst thing that you have to do all day. But, if you ate the frog first thing in the morning, you could effectively say that the worst part of your day was behind you! The point of this analogy is that if you do the worst things first, you will find that your day will get easier and less distracting as you go.  Tune in tomorrow for Tip #6 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Get Away from the Television (TV). Did you know that television (TV) is one of the biggest causes for procrastination among entrepreneurs who often work from home? Having a lot of channels and a list of favorite shows is nice, but not if it distracts you from getting everything done that you need to do! Record your favorite shows and only allow yourself to watch them AFTER you have your most critical highest payoff activities done for the day.  The same can be said about YouTube videos, in today’s world. I have a client who sometimes would spend 2-3 hours in the middle of the watching entertaining YouTube videos instead of doing his high payoff work that will help him generate revenue. When he originally shared this with me, we of course came up with a strategy for him to change this behavior that would work for him. Tune in tomorrow for Tip #5 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Clean and Organize as You Go. Sometimes we get so surrounded by clutter and chaos that we end up getting defeated before we begin. Looking around you and seeing a mess is usually never conducive to productivity, which is why it can really pay to keep things clean and tidy as your day progresses. Five or ten minutes spent prioritizing your activities can pay big dividends as the day goes on.  Tune in tomorrow for Tip #4 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Wake Up Earlier. Waking up earlier in the day can often improve your odds of getting things accomplished. More productive people are generally out and about during the early morning hours, and you will likely find the atmosphere a lot more conducive to productivity than the atmosphere of the early afternoon or evening hours. Get up earlier to exercise, stretch, meditate, and get those juices flowing to immediately tackle your highest payoff activities the moment you arrive at work. Getting up earlier might mean you have to go to bed a little earlier in order to get enough sleep to have your batteries fully charged and ready to go. Tune in tomorrow for Tip #3 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Get Up and Get Going. If you feel the urge to procrastinate coming upon you, then sometimes the best thing to do is to get up and get moving – don’t let yourself put off what you need to do.  The minute you start to deviate from what you know you need to be doing is exactly when you need to take a deep breath, and just do it. Stop letting those typical excuses to stop you from getting going! Changing scenery can often change your frame of mind, and you might find that going for a walk, taking a jog, or even grabbing a cup of coffee can help you to clear your mind and get you back on track to getting things done. (Just don’t do it too often, as doing this EVERY TIME you get the urge to procrastinate can actually become procrastination itself.) Tune in tomorrow for Tip #2 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively affecting your results. If you suffer from procrastination, then you undoubtedly know that it can be extremely troublesome. You no doubt want to work hard and get things done, but some people find this more difficult to do than others. If you are one of those people, then this podcast is for you!  Over the next 10 days we will explore 10 quick and easy tips for helping you to beat procrastination. Winning this battle doesn’t have to be rocket science or making it harder than it needs to be. Sometimes, finding a little bit of help (like 10 these tips) is all that you need to tip the scales back to your favor! So, tune in tomorrow for Tip #1 for helping you to beat procrastination. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

Can you believe how many people dive into meetings without a clear agenda? And then they wonder why meetings drag on and on. Your time is incredibly valuable, and you need to use it wisely. That’s why I’ve created a powerful tool to help you run your meetings with laser-focused efficiency. Let me introduce you to the Agenda & Action Item Worksheet – your key to crystal-clear meetings that drive results. This template is designed to give you clarity on your objectives and action steps, ensuring everyone knows exactly what needs to be done post-meeting. Download this game-changing template and customize it to fit your needs. Whether you're meeting with clients, prospects, strategic partners, or your team, this tool will transform the way you manage your meetings. Get your complimentary meeting agenda and action item worksheet template now at https://bit.ly/MeetingAgendaActionsTemplate. Let’s take your meetings from chaos to clarity and make every minute count! Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

It is okay to Say “No”, when you really want to.You don’t have to take every opportunity that comes along, especially if it doesn’t serve you in achieving your goals.  Which would you prefer - an acceptable job or a great job?  How about an acceptable relationship or a dream-come-true relationship?  How about an acceptable offer to join a board of a company that you believe in but can’t get super excited about or an offer to join a board where you think the people are super interesting and you are fascinated about the company. Learn to say NO to the acceptable opportunities that only deliver a fraction of what you really want and YES to only the great opportunities that best put you in a position to achieve all of your goals.  Remember, you attract only to the level of what you think you deserve. You deserve the best, so start thinking that way!   Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.=======================================

Poor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it for whatever reason – is a fact of life for many of us. Most people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of doing what is required to achieve their goals.  Think about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept? Poor follow through is a fixture of modern life. Incredibly, most of us continue to believe that we will follow through “next time” rather than taking action to make our current goal a reality.  This phenomenon takes a toll on virtually every aspect of our life. Our lack of ability to commit to taking action prevents us from achieving personal, financial, relationship, and career goals that would otherwise be well within our reach. You can change this behavior to now consciously decide to do what you know needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and see what kind of great results you achieve as a result. William James says, “Nothing is as fatiguing as the continued hanging on of an uncompleted task.” Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.