The STOP! START! CONTINUE! Theory

Use what you've got to get what you want!

The only way to successfully complete this task is to be self-reflective and understand how to to make impactful decisions. But even before the decision-making comes into play, we must analyze where we are and where we're trying to go. The STOP! START! CONTINUE! theory is one that helps us to STOP having thoughts and making decisions that are not contributing to positive progression or success, in turn we need to START realizing what steps we need to take to push our goals forward and CONTINUE to do those things that have proven to provide tangible results. This theory is used amongst the most successful professionals, it is a proven theory that works!



How do YOU begin?!

Write down your "to-do" list. This is the only way that you will be able to remember what your goals and objectives are. Make a chart - one bucket for STOP! START! CONTINUE! Write down feasible goals that you can attain all by yourself. The tasks that you write down should be easy and simple. The point of this exercise is to give yourself a small, somewhat easy task(s) to do that will in turn have huge, powerful results. See below for example...

Example of the STOP! START! CONTINUE! theory:

STOP!:

- I would like to stop procrastinating and begin to complete my tasks ahead of time so that I will have more time to review my work and feel less stressed.

START!:

- I would like to start using online social networking sites more to expand my network and meet like-minded professionals. I would also like to attend more industry events that will link me to other professionals.

CONTINUE!:

- I would like to continue being proactive in working on my personal projects and making progress in achieving my short-term goals.

Result of STOP! START! CONTINUE! theory:

The result of this theory is that you have now made yourself blatantly clear of your vision and created a mini strategy on how to get to the finish line. By becoming aware of things that we are doing and need to improve on will help us to make strategic decisions that will lead to a more streamlined result. It's such an easy task that has profound results. Make sure you try this exercise at home! You will begin to notice small changes in your attitude and work ethic that will make you proud you took part!

Good luck on stopping the things that aren't pushing you forward, starting the necessary things to attain success and continuing to do the things that matter!