20 December 2011

SMALL SUCCESSES


Are you like me and make to-do lists?  Are they like mine and grow rather than diminish?  It wouldn’t be so bad if you could at least get through the list before having to add something else to it.  But alas, that never seemed to happen.  I felt I was on a treadmill.

I mulled this over in my mind for some time and decided to implement something that was told to me years ago by a work colleague.  Concentrate on small successes.

Instead of trying to tackle every item on my list, I chose one.  I put the rest out of my mind, and concentrated on getting it done to my satisfaction.  I was amazed at the sense of accomplishment I felt when it was completed.
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  1. DMS27 December 2011 at 20:20

    I will have to try this! I am a list person and have multiple "to do lists" for different areas of my life. I know my lists are too long- but I can't help it. I am going to try to tackle the small things and be happy with my accomplishments! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  2. Jill Paterson27 December 2011 at 21:04

    Hi Jess, and thanks for commenting. I find it works for me. Working on one thing and getting it completed is better than working of three and not getting anything finished.

    All the best
    Jill

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  3. Ketchup Chips31 December 2011 at 20:17

    Good advice on the small successes. I am tackling chewing gum and walking today. I will let you know how it goes.

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  4. Kelly Hashway2 January 2012 at 06:01

    Hi, Jill. I'm a new follower from She Writes. I use a day planner to keep track of what I need to do each day. I couldn't live without it. I hope you'll stop by my blog sometime. http://kellyhashway.blogspot.com

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  5. Jill Paterson2 January 2012 at 19:33

    Hi Kelly, and thanks for commenting. I will stop by your blog. And i think using a day planner is a brilliant idea.

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  6. ♥●• İzdihër •●♥2 January 2012 at 23:13

    This is just one perfect advice.Thanks a billion.

    Please visit my blog and follow each other.

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  7. Jill Paterson2 January 2012 at 23:30

    Thanks, Izdiher for your comment. I appreciate it.

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  8. Unknown7 January 2012 at 22:08

    concentrating on small successes would mean a higher rate of success! Your blog entourage blog hop friend.

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  9. Jill Paterson7 January 2012 at 22:51

    Thanks for commenting Donna.

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  10. Beck Valley Books8 January 2012 at 06:50

    That is a great tip, the one that changed my way of thinking is to do the job that you dread the most first and everything else will be pleasing. Thankyou for popping over to our weekly book blog hop, now following you via gfc, nb, twitter and fb. Hoping you can follow me back at http://www.beckvalleybooks.blogspot.com thks in advance. ps liking the hop button xx

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  11. Ellen8 January 2012 at 09:51

    What a great reminder to take baby steps to whatever goal you want to achieve!

    Thanks for visiting me at A Season for All Things. I'm your newest follower and look foward to reading more of your posts. ~ Ellen

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  12. Jill Paterson8 January 2012 at 17:34

    Thanks for commenting Ellen. I'm looking forward to making your recipe.

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  13. Jill Paterson8 January 2012 at 17:40

    Thanks for visiting Sharon (Beck Valley Books). you have a great website.

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  14. momto810 January 2012 at 15:44

    how true!! and celebrate your success too!

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  15. Jill Paterson10 January 2012 at 17:38

    momto8, you are a supermom!

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