Acknowledgment

A pat on the back, a kind word, recognizing effort...all these go a long way in gaining and maintaining momentum on your goals. Recognize that we live in a world of more, now, faster; often, we forget to reflect.

You may not have a "vice president of completion" on your staff (although I think it might be a good idea). But, you do have your own inner committee. For the next week, consider identifying places you made progress - it could be an effective meeting you attended, it might be a report you completed. Whatever it is, take time to acknowledge what you have done.

Success begets success; win, and you will win again. I remember one golf professional telling me that he has one room in his house dedicated to his past wins. Now, as a course pro and club manager, he says he frequently goes into that room to "remember."

"When I'm in there," he told me, "I'm reminded that I was successful at least a few times before. And, if I did it then, I can do it again."

Acknowledge your past wins and bring the energy of that momentum to a current project.