What's the difference between "try" and "triumph"?

A little "umph"!

"Execute" means to carry out or accomplish. Carrying out your plan requires discipline and hard work, even if you've made your plan easy to follow and you have people to help you. Discipline is a lot easier if you keep your goal in mind while executing your plan!

Execution

PictureMilestones were literally stones spaced out every mile
If you’re having trouble staying motivated, break the plan down into smaller steps and add in positive and negative reinforcement. Careful: don’t give yourself the positive things unless you have truly earned them!

It's also a good idea to develop and keep a checklist with habits and activities. Break it down to daily or weekly activities, print it out, hang it up somewhere, and keep track!

Set milestones (major events on the way to your goal) so that you can see how much progress you're making as you carry out your goal!
Questions to ask yourself:
What can I use to motivate me?
Who can I use to help me?
Is the plan simple enough to follow?
Is the plan in small enough steps that motivation isn’t a problem?
What other resources can help me?
​What milestones mark my progress?
Examples of Positive Reinforcement
  • Eat at a restaurant - Fast food, favorite meal, etc.
  • Hour of "me" time - Video games, reading, going to the gym, etc.
  • Planning a trip
  • Buying a present for yourself
Examples of Negative Reinforcement
  • Early morning workout instead of evening
  • Setting an alarm every 6 minutes until the task gets done
  • Push-ups every 8 minutes until the task gets done
  • Have a friend call/text you until the task gets done

Before You Move On...

Make sure you:
  1. Make a checklist for the habits and behaviors that will help you execute your plan, then print it out and hang it up
  2. Write down and/or mark milestones on a calendar to help with motivation and track your progress
  3. Establish reinforcements that give you rewards or help push you
The next step requires assessing your progress toward your goal, so a checklist and milestones will be a huge help!

Next: Assess Progress

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