1. Have a written plan detailing the specific skills you want to change. The more specific the better. “To be a better listener” isn’t specific enough. “To ask better questions and talk less” is very specific.
2. Include DAILY reminders and/or practice exercises in your plan for consistant reinforcement… Repetition is the mother of learning... Find a place and time for consistant reinforcement—look for opportunities throughout the day to use the skills in real situations.
3. Include a plan of action to respond if you revert back to old behaviors. Don’t “beat yourself up” if this happens, because it happens to everyone. The key is to know this in advance and have a plan in place to quickly reinforce the desired behaviors when you do revert back. For example, if you know you tend to ramble a bit to much (perhaps because of nervousness) when doing group presentations, when you catch yourself doing this have two or three “re-framing” thoughts or actions memorized that allow you to immediately get back on a positive track such as “Sorry –
I tend to ramble when I’m nervous – but this is important information and I want to make three key points.”
4. Develop visual reminders of the benefits and rewards to be achieved through changing your behaviors and the price to be paid if you do not change. Photos on the refridgerator ( of Winston Chrchill or Dr. Martin Luther King to represent great presentation skill, of your family to represent clear communication, etc.), notes on your bathroom mirror, your desk, or the dashboard of your car.
5. Notice if your plan is working—if after a few weeks you don’t notice any positive change, it’s time to re-evaluate your plan. You can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result.
6. Share your plans with supportive friends and co-workers. Ask for their help in keeping your plan on track. Select a few people to give a weekly or monthly “report card” on your progress.
7. Reward yourself for small victories—but keep the rewards proportional. Minor progress deserves a minor reward, but when you have achieved a major milestone in the plan, reward yourself with a major celebration.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
There's Magic Everywhere... Season's Greetings.
There's Christmas in the air and Magic Everywhere... May health, happiness and prosperity be you Gift at Christmas and throughout the year...
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Global Hypnosis eSummit coming to you in the Comfort of Your Living Room...
Letting you know about a new and exciting hypnosis event that I am proud to be a part of. While there are multiple hypnosis conferences all over the world, this is an event unlike any other. Before you worry about gas prices or airfare I have great news to share: This conference, the Global Hypnosis eSummit, takes place in your living room!
The Global Hypnosis eSummit will bring quality hypnosis continuing education to your living room March 13th, 14th and 15th, 2009 when it offers almost 100 hours of education from some of the most respected minds in the field. University professors, doctors, respected authors, speakers, and clinicians with an intimate knowledge of hypnosis will share their insights and experiences with the general public as well as mingle with fellow attendees. The Global Hypnosis eSummit is designed to have video lectures as well as live audio, video, and text chat to maximize communication, sharing and learning.
Worth noting is that speakers have been listed from five continents already, showing an unprecedented solidarity within the field of hypnosis. Also of interest is that the Global Hypnosis eSummmit is being endorsed by multiple international organizations and is being organized by an independent group not affiliated with any certifying body. It is a continuing education resource, not just another certifying organization.
No politics, no membership dues, no hidden fees. No airfare, no hotel room, no time away from your family. Just pure hypnosis continuing education at your fingertips. In fact, you can watch every class whenever you want, as often as you want, for two full weeks after the live event is over. Finally, a conference that fits around your schedule and your budget!
With all the lectures and live chat options available to so many presenters and attendees from all over the world, this could very well be the most hypnosis information ever exchanged in a single weekend! The Global Hypnosis eSummit promises 99 hours of hypnosis education for $99 if you sign up before January first. After that, the price goes up to $129-still a great bargain for all this information.
Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com/ for more information.
Before I forget: We are having a friendly contest to see who can invite the most participants so please remember to put down my name as the person who invited you.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Global Hypnosis eSummit at http://www.hypnosummit.com/
See you there,
Wishing You Health, Happiness and Prosperity,
Don
Don L. Price Companies
Coaching Minds To Succeed In Business & Life Author, Sales/Marketing Solutions With Hypnosis, Motivational Speaker & Success Coach http://www.donlprice.com/
The Global Hypnosis eSummit will bring quality hypnosis continuing education to your living room March 13th, 14th and 15th, 2009 when it offers almost 100 hours of education from some of the most respected minds in the field. University professors, doctors, respected authors, speakers, and clinicians with an intimate knowledge of hypnosis will share their insights and experiences with the general public as well as mingle with fellow attendees. The Global Hypnosis eSummit is designed to have video lectures as well as live audio, video, and text chat to maximize communication, sharing and learning.
Worth noting is that speakers have been listed from five continents already, showing an unprecedented solidarity within the field of hypnosis. Also of interest is that the Global Hypnosis eSummmit is being endorsed by multiple international organizations and is being organized by an independent group not affiliated with any certifying body. It is a continuing education resource, not just another certifying organization.
No politics, no membership dues, no hidden fees. No airfare, no hotel room, no time away from your family. Just pure hypnosis continuing education at your fingertips. In fact, you can watch every class whenever you want, as often as you want, for two full weeks after the live event is over. Finally, a conference that fits around your schedule and your budget!
With all the lectures and live chat options available to so many presenters and attendees from all over the world, this could very well be the most hypnosis information ever exchanged in a single weekend! The Global Hypnosis eSummit promises 99 hours of hypnosis education for $99 if you sign up before January first. After that, the price goes up to $129-still a great bargain for all this information.
Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com/ for more information.
Before I forget: We are having a friendly contest to see who can invite the most participants so please remember to put down my name as the person who invited you.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Global Hypnosis eSummit at http://www.hypnosummit.com/
See you there,
Wishing You Health, Happiness and Prosperity,
Don
Don L. Price Companies
Coaching Minds To Succeed In Business & Life Author, Sales/Marketing Solutions With Hypnosis, Motivational Speaker & Success Coach http://www.donlprice.com/
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