The Power of “Just One”
Turn an overwhelming ambition into one specific, manageable action and share it with someone who will support you.
December 15, 2015 · Strengths-Edge · Article summary
Begin with one action
The author reflects on a moment when feeling overwhelmed brought progress to a halt. Choosing and completing one small task created momentum, making the rest of the work feel more approachable.
Make the next step concrete
For a larger goal, choose a small change you can make immediately or within the next two weeks. Explain why it matters and what it will enable. Decide exactly how you will do it, what success looks like and how you will measure it.
Add a date and a person
Set a deadline and choose an accountability partner. Share what you intend to accomplish, invite encouragement and celebrate progress together. Small changes, an idea also explored by Amy Cuddy, can help make a larger goal manageable. Written as 2016 approached, this reflection offers a practice you can begin at any time.
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